Question

State whether the following is true or false.

Lactational amenorrhoea is when a baby is breast fed by the mother, chances of conception are minimal.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

• During intense breastfeeding, ovulation and menstruation are often suppressed for a limited period.
• Therefore, the chance of conception may be very low, particularly during the first five to six months after childbirth.