Breastfeeding is the optimal form of infant feeding for the first months of an infant's life, and
the majority of healthy women initiate breastfeeding after the birth of their infant. However …

Background Postpartum women need effective contraception. Concerns have been raised
that use of progestogen-only contraceptives (POCs) may affect breastfeeding performance …

Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use reviews the medical eligibility criteria for
use of contraception, offering guidance on the safety and use of different methods for women …

The 6-week postpartum visit is an anachronism. Performing the initial pelvic examination at
this duration after delivery is based upon statements in old textbooks and teachings from a …

Medication use during breastfeeding shortens the duration of breastfeeding often because
of overly cautious information given by healthcare providers. No comprehensive review of …

BACKGROUND: The use of progestogen-only contraceptives by breastfeeding women
raises theoretical concerns regarding possible adverse effects on breastfeeding success …

The rates of breastfeeding have continued to increase in the United States; according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 76.5% of infants born in 2013 …

Background Postpartum contraception improves the health of mothers and children by
lengthening birth intervals. For lactating women, contraception choices are limited by …

While rates of breastfeeding early postpartum are greater than 74.6%, the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's 2012 breastfeeding report card found breastfeeding at 6 …

The incidence of excessive bleeding and endometritis in 145 women who accepted post-
placental insertion of a copper T380A intrauterine device (IUD) was compared with that of …