The nurse is assisting a new mother who returns to a clinic for a 6-week visit.What instructions about birth control should the nurse provide?

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Breastfeeding is sometimes used as a method of birth control because the high blood levels of prolactin that occur with breastfeeding may suppress ovulation.This method costs nothing but is not very effective.A.Breastfeeding may suppress ovulation so the ability to conceive may be altered.B.Even when breastfeeding the patient may begin ovulating and pregnancy can occur.C.Avoiding intercourse while breastfeeding is unrealistic.

The Nurse Is Assisting a New Mother Who Returns to a Clinic