Table 2 Contraception intentions among postpartum women planning to breastfeed for ≥6 months, N = 100
Intention | No. | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Intend to use contraception | ||
Yes | 91 | (91) |
No | 9 | (9) |
Intended contraceptive methoda,b | ||
Intrauterine device | 22 | (24) |
Condom | 21 | (23) |
Combination oral contraceptive | 12 | (13) |
Progestin-only pills | 11 | (12) |
Female sterilization | 10 | (11) |
Male sterilization | 9 | (10) |
Implant | 9 | (10) |
Injectable | 7 | (8) |
Withdrawal | 3 | (3) |
Lactational amenorrhea | 2 | (2) |
Fertility awareness-based method | 2 | (2) |
Contraceptive patch | 1 | (1) |
Unsure | 8 | (9) |
Planned timing of contraception initiationa | ||
Before hospital discharge | 16 | (18) |
In the next 6 weeks | 34 | (37) |
Between 6 weeks and 6 months | 35 | (39) |
Between 6 months and 1 year | 3 | (3) |
Over a year or unsure | 3 | (3) |
Intended method choice was related to safety during breastfeedinga,c | ||
Yes | 18 | (21) |
No | 68 | (79) |