OBJECTIVE: To assess pregnancies that could have been averted through improved access
to contraceptive methods in the 2 years after delivery. METHODS: In this cohort study, we …

Objectives We aimed to assess women's contraceptive preferences and use in the first 6
months after delivery. The postpartum period represents a key opportunity for women to …

Objective To evaluate the effect of high-risk pregnancy status on antepartum contraceptive
planning and postpartum use. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of women …

OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with postpartum contraception, including the
relationship between ethnicity and postpartum contraceptive use. METHODS: We used data …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate women's patterns of contraceptive use after delivery and the
association between method use and risk of pregnancy within 18 months. METHODS: We …

Background Women in the postpartum period need effective contraception. Unintended
pregnancies soon after childbirth may lead to abortion or short inter-pregnancy intervals …

The antenatal and postpartum periods provide unique windows during which maternal
health care needs can be identified and addressed. Patients often have regular contact with …

OBJECTIVE: To assess women's preferences for contraception after delivery and to
compare use with preferences. METHODS: In a prospective cohort study of women aged 18 …

Background Repeat pregnancies after a short interpregnancy interval are common and are
associated with negative maternal and infant health outcomes. Few studies have examined …

Background Providing postpartum contraception can help to achieve recommended
interpregnancy intervals (≥ 18 months from birth to next pregnancy), decrease the risk of …