Beyond Barriers: A Guide for Best Practice

BEYOND BARRIERS: REIMAGINING ACCESS TO POST-PREGNANCY CONTRACEPTION A GUIDE FOR BEST PRACTICE

post-pregnancy contraception across all pregnancy healthcare settings. Healthcare systems should prioritise the development and implementation of universal

and comprehensive post-pregnancy contraception services based on the principles of equitable access, informed consent and freedom of choice. Supporting women’s reproductive autonomy to prevent unintended pregnancies is key to quality of life for current and future generations. No other single health initiative stands to deliver more extensive cost savings across health and social care. Policymakers and healthcare providers must work together and prioritise these services to secure and maximise health and economic benefits. The time is now.

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