According to a study the Hormonal Intrauterine device received by new mothers is as safe as weeks after delivery and it ensures normal lactationHaving a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a woman's ability to lactate and breastfeed, according to a study. Eight weeks after delivery, women with IUDs continued to breast feed equally as well as women who did not have the birth control. The researchers carried out the study by randomising participants into two groups: 132 women received a hormonal IUD within 30 minutes of delivery and 127 women received a hormonal IUD 4 to 12 weeks after delivery. However, the majority of women in the study who lost the IUD returned to their medical provider to receive another device (71 per cent). "We hope this study contributes to improving access to this highly safe and effective long-term contraceptive method," said Espey.

Source: dna August 26, 2017 12:22 UTC