| Author: Maryanne Stone-Jimenez, Robin Anthony Kouyaté, Annette Bongiovanni |
| InfoShare Partner: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP) |
| Publication Date: February 2008 |
| Type of Document: Article/Report/Paper |
| Topics: Child health/survival, Family planning, Maternal health/survival, Reproductive health, general |
| Region: Global |
| Language: English |
| Number of Pages: 2 |
| File Size: 19 KB |
| File Format: Web Page You should be able to view web pages in your web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.)
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This two-page fact sheet discusses:
*The Lactational Amenorrhea Method is an effective, temporary contraceptive method based on natural infertility resulting from certain patterns of breastfeeding.
*Studies suggest that LAM attracts previous non-users to the modern method mix.
*Providers should discuss with clients healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies and return to fertility as part of LAM counseling.
*Programs should assist mothers in transition from LAM to another method by providing or linking to family planning services.
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