The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control that fits inside the
woman and must be used every time just before sexual intercourse.
- The diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber cup that covers the woman's
cervix
- It is used with a cream or jelly that kills sperm
- Your doctor or nurse will fit you with the right size of diaphragm.
The uterus must be back to its normal size before the fitting - usually six
to eight weeks after your baby is born
- If you used a diaphragm before this pregnancy, it may not fit you
now. Use a different method of birth control until you have it checked. If
your old diaphragm is less than two years old, take it with you when you
are to be fitted
- Never use anyone else's diaphragm!