One of the best options for natural family planning is ecological breastfeeding. Why? Because it is a natural—and abstinence-free—way to space babies. Those interested in breastfeeding infertility research should read my book on this topic: The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding: The Frequency Factor. For World Breastfeeding Week I will cite some of this research. Page numbers refer to The Seven Standards.
H. William Taylor, PhD, worked with a group of breastfeeding mothers who would be inclined to follow the mothering practices typical of traditional breastfeeding cultures. The 72 American mothers in the study averaged 14 months of postpartum infertility. Dr. Taylor’s research reaffirmed a very important conclusion for natural child spacing: what is important for breastfeeding infertility is short intervals between feedings (page 47).
Sheila Kippley
The book sale continues this week:
NFP Sale: During NFP Week and World Breastfeeding Week (July 24 to the end of August 7th), only the following print books will be on sale at a fantastic 50% discount at lulu.com.
Natural Family Planning: The Complete Approach (coil binding only)
The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding: The Frequency Factor
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing
The discount will be given upon ordering any of the 3 above print books at www.lulu.com.