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 …

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

Background WHO recommends birth spacing to improve the health of the mother and child.
One strategy to facilitate birth spacing is to improve the use of family planning during the first …

Abstract Background The YAM DAABO study (“your choice” in Mooré) takes place in Burkina
Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has the objective to identify a package of …

Background Strengthened efforts in postpartum family planning (PPFP) is a key priority to
accelerate progress in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes. This …

Background Post-partum family planning services can prevent maternal and child morbidity
and mortality in low-resource settings. We assessed the effect of a family planning …

Background Despite significant improvements, postpartum family planning uptake remains
low for women in sub-Saharan Africa. Transmitting family planning education in a …

The postpartum period is a critical time to address high unmet family planning need and to
reduce the risks of closely spaced pregnancies. Practical tools are included in the new …

The use of contraceptives for family planning improves women's lives and may prevent
maternal deaths. However, many women in low and middle-income countries, including the …

Background. Postpartum family planning is the initiation and use of family planning services
within the first 12 months following childbirth. Postpartum contraceptives reduce maternal …