You can get pregnant as little as 3 weeks after the birth of a baby, even if you’re breastfeeding and your periods haven’t started again.
Unless you want to get pregnant again, it’s important to use some kind of contraception every time you have sex after giving birth, including the first time.
You’ll usually have a chance to discuss contraception before you leave hospital after your baby is born, and again at your postnatal check. You can also talk to your GP or health visitor, or go to a family planning clinic, at any time.