Family Planning for the Breastfeeding Woman


Methods can be classified into three categories based on their effect on breastfeeding.

1st Choice Methods

These methods do not interfere with breastfeeding and are safe to use any time after birth:

1. LAM (for up to six months)

2. Condoms (also the best protection against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases)

3. Diaphragm

4. Spermicides

5. IUD (non-hormonal)

6. Natural Family Planning (breastfeeding disrupts the signs and symptoms of fertility, which may make charting difficult)

7. Vasectomy

8. Tubal Ligation

2nd Choice Methods

Methods under this category contain the hormone progestin. In most cases, these methods do not affect a woman's milk supply.

1. Mini-pill

2. Injectables

3. Implants

3rd Choice Methods

These methods contain the hormone estrogen which can reduce a woman's milk supply.

1. Combined oral contraceptives

2. Combined injectables


The client should be fully informed about all available methods and supported in her decision, regardless of which method she chooses.

Herbal Detox for Breastfeeding Women

Executive summary about breastfeeding women by Michael Davidson

Detoxing is the process of trying to eliminate harmful materials from your body. Always maintain a healthy diet when nursing, including during the detox process. For general elimination of toxins, herbalist Susan Weed recommends dandelion as an effective liver tonic. Comfrey and raspberry leaf, red clover, nettles, and alfalfa are all recommended for encouraging breast milk production. Organic fennel seed is another effective detoxing herb while nursing, according to Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Susan Weed recommends staying away from both milk thistle and golden seal while nursing.



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