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Who is responsible for postpartum contraception advice and provision? The perspective of hospital‐based maternity clinicians in New South Wales, Australia
Author(s) -
Botfield Jessica R.,
Tulloch Melanie,
Contziu Hannah,
Bateson Deborah,
Phipps Hala,
Wright Sarah M.,
Mcgeechan Kevin,
Black Kirsten I.
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/ajo.13627
Subject(s) - medicine , maternity care , family planning , nursing , perspective (graphical) , family medicine , obstetrics , health care , population , research methodology , environmental health , artificial intelligence , computer science , economics , economic growth
Access to postpartum contraception is critical for the health of the mother and subsequent pregnancies. However, the differential roles and responsibilities of maternity care providers in contraception discussions and provision are often unclear. Our study, part of a larger study on midwifery provision of contraceptive implants, presents the perspectives of hospital‐based maternity clinicians. Participants suggested that contraception discussions and provision are a shared responsibility of maternity care providers but identified inconsistencies and issues with current approaches. Access to contraception could be improved through more routine discussions antenatally and postnatally and greater collaboration between maternity care providers in hospital, community and primary care settings.