Lactation amenorrhea method

Lactation amenorrhea method
Method is to use breastfeeding as a temporary method of contraception. Gives a natural protection against pregnancy and encourage start using another method when appropriate.

She is naturally protected by a task when:

1. Breast feeding your baby frequently, both during the day and at night (ideally 8-10 times / day, of which at least once during the night), providing child nutrition at a rate of 85-100%. The interval between two supturi not exceed 4 o'clock and 6 o'clock on the night.
2. Correct breastfeeding technique is (are empty both breasts at each feed);
3. Baby is younger than 6 months;
4. Menstrual periods have not yet returned.

MAL efficiency is very high if they meet all the conditions listed: 0, 5 pregnancies / 100 women in the first 6 months after birth.
If normal use efficiency is 2 loads / 100 women in the first 6 months after birth.

If not completed all 4 conditions listed, women should use another effective method of contraception that does not interfere with breastfeeding and continue to breastfeed your baby solid food after him, if possible up to 2 years (WHO recommendation ).