Influence of pregnancy intention on postpartum contraceptive choice at an urban academic medical center.

Meghan St JohnKirby SullivanElizabeth KellyElizabeth Kelly

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2024)

Women with mistimed or unintended pregnancies are 83% more likely to choose highly effective postpartum contraception or voluntary sterilization, and thus initiatives are necessary to increase access and affordability to these methods before hospital discharge after delivery.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
quality improvement
gestational age
decision making
medical students