Breastfeeding

No cost to use

If you're exclusively breastfeeding and within 6 months of birth, it can naturally prevent ovulation if you are not having a period.

2 of 100 can get pregnant using this method.

What people like

👶 Works naturally right after birth
💸 Hormone-free and no cost
🕒 No extra steps if already breastfeeding exclusively

What people don't like

🍼 Only works if at least every 4 hours during the day and 6 hours overnight
🗓️ Effectiveness drops after 6 months or once you get your period (whichever comes first)
⚡ Easy to lose track of timing

How to use it

Effective only if you haven't had your period return, you gave birth less than 6 months ago, and you breastfeed exclusively (not pumping) day and night every 4-6 hours.

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