The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)of birth control is popular in developing countries and has had limited use in the United States.As breastfeeding rates increase,more women may rely upon this method for birth control.Which information is most important to provide to the client interested in using the LAM for contraception?
A) LAM is effective until the infant is 9 months of age.
B) This popular method of birth control works best if the mother is exclusively breastfeeding.
C) Its typical failure rate is 5%.
D) Feeding intervals should be 6 hours during the day.

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The LAM works best if the mother is exclusively or almost exclusively breastfeeding.Disruption of the breastfeeding pattern increases the risk of pregnancy.After the infant is 6 months of age or menstrual flow has resumed,effectiveness decreases.The typical failure rate is 1% to 2%.Feeding intervals should be no greater than 4 hours during the day and 6 hours at night.

The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)of Birth Control Is Popular in Developing