Postpartum contraceptive practices among urban and peri-urban women in North India: a mixed-methods cohort study protocol

• Main Authors: Nivedita Roy (Author), Priyanka Adhikary (Author), Rita Kabra (Author), James Kiarie (Author), Gitau Mburu (Author), Neeta Dhabhai (Author), Ranadip Chowdhury (Author), Sarmila Mazumder (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Postpartum family planning (PPFP) helps women space childbirths, increase exclusive breastfeeding and prevent unintended pregnancies, leading to reduction in maternal, infant and child morbidities and mortality. Unmet need of family planning is highest among women in the postpart...