When I used to work with teen mothers, many of them were given Depo in the
hospital before discharge and were given an appt for the next shot at the 3
month mark at their 6 week check-up. The rationale is to prevent an
immediate pregancy.  Most of the breastfeeding moms told me that their
milk "dried up" within 2-3 weeks post-partum.  Consequently, I found I had
a much higher dropout rate.  Too bad, when the breastfeeding rates among
teens are so low to begin with.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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