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17: Contraception and the Breastfeeding Mother
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Published:December 2022
"Contraception and the Breastfeeding Mother", Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Richard J. Schanler, MD, FAAP, FABM
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During prenatal care, a woman should be encouraged to consider her future plans for childbearing and desired birth spacing and be given information and services that will help her meet her goals, so that she can devote her time and energy to her new baby. Providing supportive patient-centered counseling on contraceptive options and breastfeeding plans can allow for the mother to weigh the risks and benefits that are reflective of her personal intentions for both.
