Postpartum and Post‐Abortion Contraception: From Research to Programs

This article provides an introduction to the more focused contributions that follow in this special issue. We discuss the validity and measurement of the concept of unmet need for family planning during the postpartum period. We then present key findings on postpartum contraceptive protection, use dynamics, and method mix, followed by an assessment of interventions to improve postpartum family planning. The evidence on postabortion contraceptive uptake and continuation of use remains thin, although encouraging results are noted for implementation of comprehensive abortion care and for the impact of post‐abortion contraceptive counseling and services. Drawing on these studies, we outline policy and program implications for improving postpartum and post‐abortion contraceptive use.
Source: Studies in Family Planning - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research