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How Long Should A Child Be Breastfed? Does Breastfeeding Prevent Pregnancy?

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Posted on Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Question: How long does mandatory breast feed should do for child? Does breast feeding avoids pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query.

There should be exclusive breast-feeding for six months.
After that, you can start top feeding along with breast feed.
As long as exclusive breast-feeding is continued, it avoids ovulation & acts as a natural contraception & so avoids pregnancy.

I hope your query has been answered. Do write back if you have more concerns.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Thank you Dr XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (38 minutes later)
Hi,
Welcome back.
If you are satisfied with my answer, please close the discussion & accept my answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli
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How Long Should A Child Be Breastfed? Does Breastfeeding Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query.

There should be exclusive breast-feeding for six months.
After that, you can start top feeding along with breast feed.
As long as exclusive breast-feeding is continued, it avoids ovulation & acts as a natural contraception & so avoids pregnancy.

I hope your query has been answered. Do write back if you have more concerns.

Regards,