Improve maternal health outcomes through immediate postpartum LARC insertion
Immediate postpartum Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) insertion refers to the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) in the delivery room immediately after delivery of the placenta, or insertion of an IUD or subdermal contraceptive implant prior to hospital discharge. LARCs are beneficial to subsequent maternal health outcomes as they enhance family planning and safer birth spacing. The postpartum period is a convenient opportunity to initiate LARCs, especially given the engagement of women with health care services during this time. In...
