I went 18 mo, 2 yrs, and 2.5 yrs after each of my kid's births.  I generally
gained 40 lbs and ate meat.  I agree with Rachel that the critical aspects
of LAM are the no bleeding after lochia, 24 hr breast stimulation, and no
other foods before 6 mo.  Beyond that are the individual aspects that are
poorly studied, and perhaps idiosyncratic.  The failure rate of LAM is 1-2%
according to the Bellagio consensus.  That's about the failure rate of the
Pill.  Trouble is, when any method of contraception fails you are 100%
pregnant.  I have a relative who got preg. using an IUD, diaphragm, and the
mini-pill.  The woman was incredibly fertile.


Barbara Wilson-Clay BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates
http://www.lactnews.com

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