| Contraception and lactation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17983999 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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 clinician must help the breastfeeding woman make. Ideally, the chosen method of contraception should not interfere with lactation. This article reviews the research on the effect of contraceptives, including hormonal contraceptives, on lactation. |
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Authors:
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Joyce King |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of midwifery & women's health Volume: 52 ISSN: 1542-2011 ISO Abbreviation: J Midwifery Womens Health Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-06 Completed Date: 2007-11-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100909407 Medline TA: J Midwifery Womens Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 614-20 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Emory University School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Jking01@emory.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Contraception
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methods* Contraception Behavior Contraceptive Agents, Female* Contraceptive Devices, Female* Evidence-Based Medicine Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Infant Welfare Infant, Newborn Lactation* Maternal Welfare Mothers / education Patient Education as Topic* Postpartum Period* |
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0/Contraceptive Agents, Female |
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