Breastfeeding - World Health Organization

Breastfeeding	Category	Clarifications/Special considerations
a) < 6 weeks postpartum	3	Clarification: There is theoretical concern about the potential exposure of the neonate to DMPA/NET-EN during the first 6 weeks postpartum. In many settings, however, pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality risks are high, and access to services is limited. In such settings, DMPA/NET-EN may be among the few methods widely available and accessible to breastfeeding women immediately postpartum.
b) ≥ 6 weeks to < 6 months postpartum (primarily breastfeeding)	1
c) ≥ 6 months postpartum	1

Breastfeeding

Category

Clarifications/Special considerations

a) < 6 weeks postpartum

Clarification:
There is theoretical concern about the potential exposure of the neonate to DMPA/NET-EN during the first 6 weeks postpartum.

In many settings, however, pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality risks are high, and access to services is limited. In such settings, DMPA/NET-EN may be among the few methods widely available and accessible to breastfeeding women immediately postpartum.

b) ≥ 6 weeks to < 6 months postpartum (primarily breastfeeding)

c) ≥ 6 months postpartum

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