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Contraceptive methods adopted by women in immediate post-partum period in a tertiary care centre in Northern India: an observational study

Background Contraception is the need of the hour in India. The family planning program in India offers a basket of choices. These choices are governed by the decisions of their partners, socio economic status of patients and even wishes of other family members.

Methods This observational study was carried out in obstetrics and gynaecology department of ESIC medical college and hospital for a period of 1 year from March 2023 to February 2024. All the patients who were in immediate post-partum period after normal vaginal delivery, caesarean section and medical termination of pregnancy were included in the study.

Results With the introduction of PPIUCD in national family programs more women are inclining towards long term spacing methods and not resorting to permanent sterilisation alone.

Conclusions It is undeniable that most women do not desire a pregnancy immediately after delivery but are not informed enough about the methods of contraception they can use.