Background Contraceptive education is generally a standard component of postpartum care,
although the effectiveness is seldom examined. The assumptions that form the basis of such …

This article provides programmatic guidance and identifies future research priorities through
a review of interventions to improve postpartum contraception. Thirty‐five interventions in …

Background Unintended pregnancies are a global public health concern and contribute
significantly to adverse maternal and neonatal health, social and economic outcomes and …

Background Evidence suggests that many women experience mistreatment during childbirth
in health facilities across the world, but the magnitude of the problem is unknown. The …

This paper explores the perceptions and attitudes of married couples which prevent them
from using modern contraceptive for purpose of family planning, based on semi-structured …

Meeting the contraceptive needs and desires of women leads to better health for mothers
and their children. Rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity could be …

Background Very few postpartum women want to become pregnant within the next 2 years,
but approximately 60% of postpartum women in low-and middle-income countries are not …

We reviewed existing evidence of the efficacy of postpartum family planning interventions
targeting women in the 12 months postpartum period in low-and middle-income countries …

Background Knowledge of contraceptive effectiveness is crucial to making an informed
choice. The consumer has to comprehend the pros and cons of the contraceptive methods …

Introduction The objective of this article is to identify the factors that influence the choice of
contraceptive methods in the postpartum period. Methods We conducted a qualitative …