What are the advantages and disadvantages of LAM?
Advantages Very effective Provides up to 0.5 CYPs (Couple Years Protection) Has no side effects Does not require insertion of any device at the time of sexual intercourse May attract new family planning users Contributes to family planning prevalence directly and through increased acceptance rates Can be initiated immediately postpartum Is economical and requires no commodities or supplies Contributes to optimal breastfeeding practices and therefore enhances maternal and infant health and nutrition Acceptable to all religious groups Disadvantages Can only be used for a short period (up to six months postpartum) Requires breastfeeding frequently both day and night When can LAM be initiated? LAM can be initiated at any time during the first six months postpartum. The best time to begin counseling a woman about LAM and other family planning methods is during the antenatal period to allow her to make an informed choice about which method she wishes to use following the birth of her baby. L
