ABSTRACT A global resurgence of interest in the intrauterine device (IUD) as an effective
long-acting reversible contraceptive and in improving access to a wide range of …

Initiation of family planning at the time of birth is opportune, since few women in low‐
resource settings who give birth in a facility return for further care. Postpartum family …

Background Postpartum fertility and contraception are generally not well-understood by
policymakers, health service providers or women themselves. Making use of existing …

Background During the year following the birth of a child, 40% of women are estimated to
have an unmet need for contraception. The copper IUD provides safe, effective, convenient …

Abstract Background In Nepal, 54% of women have an unmet need for family planning
within the 2 years following a birth. Provision of a long-acting and reversible contraceptive …

Background: This qualitative study assessed implementation of the Postpartum Intrauterine
Device (PPIUD) Initiative in Tanzania, a country with high rates of unintended pregnancy …

Background Health service providers play a key role in addressing women's need for
pregnancy prevention, especially during the postpartum period. Yet, in Nepal, little is known …

Background: Use of modern contraceptive methods in Nigeria remained at 10% between
2008 and 2013 despite substantive investments in family planning services. Many women in …

Background Rwanda has a high unmet need for family planning which could be reduced by
improving access to postpartum intrauterine contraceptives device (PPIUCD) insertion. The …

Abstract Background: Insertion of an Intra Uterine device (IUD) immediately after delivery
have a proven record of very high effectiveness, protection against unintended pregnancy …