Postpartum contraception

Question 1

women require contraception after?

Answer 1

day 21

Question 2

ostpartum women (breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding) can start what any time ?

Answer 2

POP at any time postpartum

after day 21 additional contraception should be used for the first 2 days

Question 3

Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)
absolutely contraindicated

Answer 3

if breastfeeding < 6 weeks post-partum
UKMEC 2 - if breastfeeding 6 weeks - 6 months postpartum*

should not be used in the first 21 days due to the increased venous thromboembolism risk post-partum

Question 4

ntrauterine device or intrauterine system can be inserted within

Answer 4

48 hours of childbirth or after 4 weeks.

Question 5

Lactational amenorrhoea method (LAM)

Answer 5

98% effective providing the woman is fully breast-feeding (no supplementary feeds), amenorrhoeic and < 6 months post-partum

Question 6

inter-pregnancy interval of less than how many months s associated with ?

Answer 6

increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and small for gestational age babies