Breast/chestfeeding, like all other skills needed for taking care of a newborn, is a learned skill. The good news is that although it can be tricky at first, the more you breastfeed, the more comfortable you will likely become with the process. Learn more!
The most commonly used contraceptive options that may be used within 3 weeks of giving birth are the progestin-only injection and the progestin-only pill since they do not diminish milk supply.
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