Is breastfeeding really a form of birth control?

<p>Lactational amenorrhea is medical speak for when a woman who breastfeeds consistently after giving birth doesn&rsquo;t ovulate. This method can be 98% effective at preventing pregnancy IF&hellip; 1) It has been less than six months since the baby was born; 2) The baby is only nursing (that means no formula, bottles, or food); AND 3) Your period has not started again.<br><br> If you aren't exclusively nursing your baby, you can ovulate as soon as three weeks after giving birth!If all three points don&rsquo;t apply to you, or if you just want to be super-confident that you&rsquo;re covered against another pregnancy, there are a bunch of other methods that are safe for new moms.</p>