This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum. Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception ...

Timely use of contraception in the postpartum year is critical for pregnancy spacing, which protects a mother’s health and improves her ability to care for children. This qualitative study explored ...

If you are meticulously preparing for your pregnancy, don’t wait until your first postpartum checkup to think about what you do after giving birth. Postpartum family planning involves the use of ...

About The Study: Hormonal contraceptive initiation postpartum was associated with an instantaneous increased risk of developing depression in this cohort study. The associated risk was higher the ...

Insurance loss more than 2 months after childbirth is associated with 26% lower odds of prescription contraception use, with Hispanic Spanish-language respondents experiencing higher rates of coverage ...

Findings from a Norwegian study reveal that comprehensive postpartum care by GPs improves women's satisfaction and addresses ...

Compared with no use, there was an increase in the 12-month absolute risk of depression from hormonal contraceptive use from 1.36 to 1.54%. HealthDay News — Use of hormonal contraceptives postpartum ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who lost insurance more than 2 months postpartum had the lowest odds for prescription contraception.