Women's Health

Recent studies by J. King and co-authors add new data to women's health findings

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 7th, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, "The benefits of breastfeeding for both the infant and the mother are undisputed. Longer intervals between births decrease fetal/infant and maternal complications."

"Lactation is an effective contraceptive for the first 6 months postpartum only if women breastfeed exclusively and at regular intervals, including nighttime. Because a high percentage of women in the United States supplement breastfeeding, it is important for these women to choose a method of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies. Both the method of contraception and the timing of the initiation of contraceptives are important decisions that a...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-02-07)

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