A systematic review and meta-analysis of postpartum contraceptive use among women in low- and middle-income countries

Abstract Background Short birth intervals increase risk for adverse maternal and infant outcomes including preterm birth, low birth weight (LBW), and infant mortality. Although postpartum family planning (PPFP) is an increasingly high priority for many countries, uptake and need for PPFP varies in l...

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Main Authors: Rubee Dev, Pamela Kohler, Molly Feder, Jennifer A. Unger, Nancy F. Woods, Alison L. Drake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-019-0824-4