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  • Maternal-Child Health
  • Contraception Research

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  • Women face a high risk of unintended pregnancy in the year after childbirth.
  • Effective postpartum contraception (PPC) is vital for maternal and infant health by preventing closely spaced births.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on postpartum contraception (PPC).
  • To identify developments and build upon existing knowledge in PPC provision.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review summarizing recent studies on postpartum contraception.
  • Analysis of current models and recent changes in PPC provision, including pandemic impacts.

Main Results:

  • Current PPC models may not meet women's needs; COVID-19 shifted focus to maternity services.
  • Antenatal contraceptive discussions improve postpartum planning and method uptake.
  • Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods, like IUDs, face challenges in postpartum settings due to provider training and availability, despite proven safety and efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating antenatal information with immediate postpartum access to diverse contraceptive methods is essential to overcome uptake barriers.
  • Comprehensive training and education for maternity providers are critical for successful PPC service implementation.