How Effective is Lactational Amenorrhea as a Contraceptive Method?
Lactational amenorrhea can be highly effective as a contraceptive method, particularly during the first six months postpartum. For it to be an effective form of birth control, certain criteria must be met:
The mother must be exclusively breastfeeding, which means feeding the baby only breast milk without supplementing with formula or solid foods. Breastfeeding should occur frequently, both day and night. The infant should be under six months of age. The mother must not have experienced a return of her menstrual periods.
When all these conditions are met, the effectiveness of lactational amenorrhea can be up to 98%.
