Background Short birth interval (SBI) has been linked to an increased risk of adverse
maternal, perinatal, infant and child health outcomes. However, the prevalence and …

Background Nearly half of women experience unintended pregnancies. These are
associated with increased risk of poor maternal physical and psychosocial health outcomes …

Background Women are susceptible to unintended pregnancies in the first year after giving
birth, particularly as consideration of contraception may be a low priority during this time …

The relationship between birth interval length and child outcomes has received increased
attention in recent years, but few studies have examined offspring outcomes across the life …

Background Repeat pregnancy in the first year after a birth is common. Many of these
conceptions are unintended and may be prevented by providing access to contraception in …

Challenges remain with the implementation of preconception care, as many women do not
plan their pregnancies and clinicians do not initiate preconception consultations. However …

Expanding access to postpartum contraception Page 1 GCO 360505 CURRENT OPINION
Expanding access to postpartum contraception Michelle Coopera, Kirsten Blackb and Sharon …

Introduction Despite the knowledge of pregnancy risks attributable to inadequate birth
spacing, over one-third of pregnancies occur within 18 months of a preceding birth. In this …

Access to postpartum contraception is critical for the health of the mother and subsequent
pregnancies. However, the differential roles and responsibilities of maternity care providers …

Women are susceptible to unintended, rapid repeat pregnancies in the first 12 months
postpartum. Access to postpartum contraception, specifically long‐acting reversible …