It is important to get your birth control shots on time. Mark the date on your calendar to remind you when your next shot is due. Or ask a friend to help you remember. It is also safe to have your shot several weeks early if your 3-month date is not convenient. You can stop taking the shots at any time.
Most women are able to get pregnant within a year after their last shot.
A. New mothers can begin taking shots right after childbirth, before they go home from the hospital. A new mother who breast feeds her baby can safely begin taking shots 6 weeks after childbirth. The shots do not harm the baby or reduce the flow of breast milk. Have your partner use a condom if you are at risk. If you have other questions about birth control shots, ask your doctor, nurse practitioner, or nurse.