If you decide that natural contraception is the way for you then make sure you read the following book “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” from la leche league international. It contains thorough research and advice on the Lactational Amenorrhea method. It is worth reading and knowing your facts before you choose to follow this method.

Solely relying on breastfeeding as a form of contraception is called the Lactational Amenorrhea method.

As with any form of contraception, it can never be relied upon 100%. Can you really be sure that you are not ovulating, despite having no periods?

The important word to underline when considering using breastfeeding as natural contraception is breastfeeding fully.