BEYOND BARRIERS: REIMAGINING ACCESS TO POST-PREGNANCY CONTRACEPTION A GUIDE FOR BEST PRACTICE
“The discussion of contraception was helpful as I was unaware of the scheme – general feeling of relief.” Service User
“The sheer volume of uptake, especially among groups historically facing barriers to access such as young parents, women in care, and those with substance misuse or language highlights the critical value of integrating contraceptive care into the maternity pathway.” PPC Provider
“I’ve seen how it empowers women – we’re offering something practical and important at exactly the right time.” PPC Provider
“…at no point in my life was I more scared of getting pregnant than when I just had a baby. I just couldn’t think of anything more traumatic” BMA Women’s Health Report
“It is very difficult to understand why postnatal contraception is not prioritised across the UK, and instead left to a small group of motivated staff to try to establish a service.” Post-pregnancy contraception (PPC)
“Providing contraception in maternity settings has an even greater ROI – at £32 savings to the public sector for every £1 invested – and, for many women, will offer greater convenience as it saves women from needing to arrange an appointment with their GP or other healthcare provider.” Women’s Health Strategy
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