The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)of Birth Control Is Popular in Developing

Multiple Choice

The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) of birth control is popular in developing countries and has had limited use in the United States.As breastfeeding rates increase,more women may rely upon this method for birth control.Which information is most important to provide to the client interested in using the LAM for contraception?

A) LAM is effective until the infant is 9 months of age.
B) This popular method of birth control works best if the mother is exclusively breastfeeding.
C) Its typical failure rate is 5%.
D) Feeding intervals should be 6 hours during the day.