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State one reason why breast-feeding the baby acts as a natural contraceptive for the mother.

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Breast feeding leads to absence of menstruation (Lactational amenorrhoea) following child birth. Therefore, it acts as a natural method of contraception. However, this method is effective only upto six months following child birth.
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