What Are Some of the Advantages of Using Breast-feeding as a Means of Birth Control?
• Breast-feeding doesn’t cost anything and can be convenient in itself and satisfying to you and your baby. • Breast-feeding is the best way to feed your baby. It encourages bonding between you and your baby. Breast milk is also very nutritious, and it gives your baby greater immunity against infection because it contains antibodies. • Breast-feeding is about 98% effective as a birth control method for the first 6 months. • Breast-feeding helps your womb return to normal and helps you return to your normal weight. • There are many breast-feeding support groups to educate and help women who want to breast-feeding. To get information regarding breast- feeding, call the La Leche League for more information at 1-800-LA LECHE. What If Any Disadvantages Are There to Using Breast-Feeding as a Birth Control Method? • Breast-feeding does not keep all women from having their periods, and therefore is not an entirely effective method of birth control once your menstrual periods return. Also, it i
