Breastfeeding women may choose to use a progestin-only method of contraception before 6 weeks postpartum if they are at risk for ovulation and an unplanned pregnancy and no other method of ...

While contraception may be the last thing on your mind after giving birth, it is vital unless you want to get pregnant again!

Overall, the collection of bills is intended to allow easier access to birth control and emergency contraception; while also improving options and resources for pregnancy, newborn and postpartum care.

Another WHO study compared progestin-only contraceptive methods that were initiated at 6 weeks postpartum to nonhormonal methods of contraception (e.g., IUD). After 6 weeks of treatment ...