Policy considerations for the introduction and promotion of the lactational amenorrhea method: advantages and disadvantages of LAM
KI Kennedy, M Kotelchuck - Journal of Human Lactation, 1998 - journals.sagepub.com
The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a form of contraception in which lactational
amenorrhea, under specific circumstances, is understood by the user to be a period of …
amenorrhea, under specific circumstances, is understood by the user to be a period of …
Multicenter study of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): I. Efficacy, duration, and implications for clinical application
MH Labbok, V Hight-Laukaran, AE Peterson, V Fletcher… - Contraception, 1997 - Elsevier
A multicenter study of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) was carried out to test the
acceptability and efficacy of the method. Additionally, the data are used to test new …
acceptability and efficacy of the method. Additionally, the data are used to test new …
Multicenter study of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): II. Acceptability, utility, and policy implications
V Hight-Laukaran, MH Labbok, AE Peterson, V Fletcher… - Contraception, 1997 - Elsevier
A multicenter study of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) was carried out to
determine acceptability, satisfaction, and utilization in 10 different populations, and to …
determine acceptability, satisfaction, and utilization in 10 different populations, and to …
Research confirms LAM's effectiveness. Contraceptive update
WR Finger - Network (Research Triangle Park, NC), 1996 - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PIP: In December 1995, in Bellagio, Italy, 24 specialists in the lactational amenorrhea
method (LAM) from nine countries served on a panel that analyzed the results of studies in …
method (LAM) from nine countries served on a panel that analyzed the results of studies in …
The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): a postpartum introductory family planning method with policy and program implications
MH Labbok, A Perez, V Valdes, F Sevilla… - Advances in …, 1994 - Springer
It is well accepted that breasteeding contributes significantly to child survival and child
nutrition. Healthful child spacing is associated with improved birth outcomes and maternal …
nutrition. Healthful child spacing is associated with improved birth outcomes and maternal …
Postpartum contraception: the lactational amenorrhea method
M Vekemans - The European Journal of Contraception & …, 1997 - Taylor & Francis
Breastfeeding still accounts for a significant proportion of all fertility reduction, the average
birth interval being longer among populations that breastfeed. However, per se it is not …
birth interval being longer among populations that breastfeed. However, per se it is not …
Users' understanding of the lactational amenorrhea method and the occurrence of pregnancy
KI Kennedy, M Kotelchuck… - Journal of Human …, 1998 - journals.sagepub.com
It is unknown whether a user's understanding of the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
is related to its successful use. A study of 876 LAM users in Pakistan and the Philippines …
is related to its successful use. A study of 876 LAM users in Pakistan and the Philippines …
Efficacy and effectiveness of LAM
KI Kennedy - … , Biological Mechanisms and Research Methods in the …, 2002 - Springer
Two major protocols of non-randomized clinical trials of the efficacy of the Lactational
Amenorrhea Method of contraception (LAM) were performed in the 1990s that suggested …
Amenorrhea Method of contraception (LAM) were performed in the 1990s that suggested …
Lactational amenorrhoea method as a contraceptive
KB Jackson - British Journal of Midwifery, 2005 - magonlinelibrary.com
Lactational Amenorrhoea Method or LAM, is a highly effective form of natural family
planning. If used correctly, it is over 98% effective (Szarewski and Guillebaud 2000), which …
planning. If used correctly, it is over 98% effective (Szarewski and Guillebaud 2000), which …
Breastfeeding, sexuality and contraception during the postpartum period
D Van Duong - Current Pediatric Reviews, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
It is generally agreed that contraception after childbirth improves the health of mothers and
children by lengthening birth intervals. Every year, it is estimated over 100 million women …
children by lengthening birth intervals. Every year, it is estimated over 100 million women …