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. Discussing and providing contraception before women leave hospital after giving birth may prevent rapid repeat pregnancy and its associated risks.
Citation: Botfield JR, Tullock M, Contziu H, Phipps H, Bateson D, Wright SM, McGeechan K, Black KI. Contraception provision in the postpartum period: Knowledge, reviews and practices of midwives. Women and Birth. 2021;34(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.07.013