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While breastfeeding, what contraceptive measure should i consider? what is happening inside my body before my menses restarts?
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Try natural first: Family Planning during Lactation: Minimizing physiologic impact on breastfeeding • First Choice Methods o LAM o Natural Family Planning o Barriers o IUDs • Second Choice Methods o Progestin-only methods • Third Choice Methods o Estrogen containing contraceptives See attached for more details. Congratulations on your baby and your commitment to breast feed!
Answered 9/26/2014
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