How can you avoid getting your period while breastfeeding?

There are several methods that mothers can use to avoid getting their period while breastfeeding including exclusively breastfeeding their babies and nursing frequently during the day and night, according to Breastfeeding Place. Mothers should also encourage their babies to suck their breasts even when they aren't feeding.

Research has shown that women who exclusively breastfeed their babies all day are unlikely to start menstruating or get pregnant during the first six months, according to Baby Center. Frequent and consistent breastfeeding can be an effective way to prevent menstruation in the postpartum period because it blocks the release of the hormone that triggers ovulation.