Breastfeeding and contraception: why the inverse association?
Recent research results on infant feeding practices in developing countries have consistently shown a strong negative association between breastfeeding and contraceptive use. This relationship is explored in-depth with a detailed analysis of Taiwanese data and supplementary evidence from 20 developing country populations. Implications for appropriate policies relating to family planning programs and the encouragement of breastfeeding are discussed.
D001942:Breast Feeding; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003906:Developing Countries; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013624:Taiwan; D013997:Time Factors