This page is part of the Compendium of WHO Recommendations for Postpartum Family Planning, which is accessible here: srhr.org/postpartumfp

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding	Category
	CU-IUD	LNG-IUD
a) < 48 hours including insertion immediately after delivery of the placenta	1	2
b) ≥ 48 hours to < 4 weeks	3	3
c) ≥ 4 weeks	1	1
d) Puerperal sepsis	4	4