BREASTFEEDING turned out to prevent pregnancy. Mothers who are breastfeeding, the possibility of pregnancy a few months after giving birth less likely. This is because the lactation amenorrhea method (LAM). "LAM is a natural contraception method is quite effective, as long as the mother is not menstruating and time of less than six months post-delivery," said the doctor Fernando TT Sitorus gynecologist.
According to the obstetrician's Hospital, LAM is effective when breastfeeding is more than eight times a day and the baby is getting enough lactation intake. Admittedly, LAM high contraceptive efficacy than other contraceptives.
LAM can be contraceptives because breast-feeding mothers, the concentration of prolactin in the body becomes high. Prolactin is a hormone that makes one difficult pregnancy, because it limits the production of the hormone FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone). Both hormones that are producing estrogen and progesterone in the interests of ovulation.
"So, if high prolactin, FSH and LH are low, so that ovulation is difficult and the possibility of pregnancy is very low," added the doctor's hobbyist classical music.
Many of the advantages gained by applying LAM. Its main advantage is for the baby, because the baby will benefit from breast milk antibodies and the best nutrition and perfect for optimal infant growth.
"Mom also benefit other than a natural contraception before, which is to reduce the risk of pregnant trauma, anemia, and closer emotional relationship between mother and baby," said Fernando
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