What are the benefits of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?

Health benefits

– LAM offers the best breastfeeding patterns, with health benefits for both you and your infant.
– If you can meet all the criteria for LAM, it is highly effective.
– It offers the same level of effectiveness, regardless of your weight.
– You can use this method without any requirements for special nutrition.
– It can be used for a full six months without requiring supplementary foods for the baby. Breast milk is the ideal food for a baby during its first six months.

Lifestyle benefits

– It is a natural method of family planning.
– You do not incur any direct costs of contraceptives or for feeding the baby.
– It’s the best contraceptive for optimal breastfeeding (5).

What are the disadvantages of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?

What are the disadvantages of the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)?

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