Make sure no more than six hours elapse between any two breastfeedings. Be prepared to choose another contraceptive method when your menstrual period returns or when the baby begins to have food or drink other than breast milk. You want to start using another family planning method. You want information about or want to start using another family planning method. You think there is any chance you may have been exposed to HIV infection or any other sexually transmitted infections .
Breast milk is the best food for the baby.
It can help protect the baby from getting sick. No medication or supplies are needed. You can discontinue LAM on your own at any time. LAM is not linked to sexual intercourse. HIV and sexually transmitted infections may be transmitted to the baby through breast milk.