Postpartum contraception: initiation and effectiveness in a large universal healthcare system

Postpartum initiation of long-acting reversible contraception is highly effective at the prevention of short interdelivery intervals, whereas pill, patch, or ring methods are associated with rates of short interdelivery intervals similar to users of no prescription contraception. This study supports long-acting reversible contraception as first-line recommendations for postpartum women who wish to retain fertility but avoid early repeat pregnancy.