Seeking Synchrony Between Family Planning and Immunization: A Week-10 DMPA Start Option for Breastfeeding Mothers

Many mothers initiate DMPA injectables at 6 weeks postpartum, at the time of their baby's first immunization visit. Offering an optional delayed DMPA start at the next (10-week) immunization visit has potential advantages including a reduced follow-up schedule with DMPA visits synchronized with...

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Published inGlobal health science and practice Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 341 - 344
Main Author Stanback, John
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Global Health: Science and Practice 27.09.2017
Subjects
Africa
Breast Feeding
Contraceptive Agents, Female - administration & dosage
Family Planning Services - organization & administration
Female
Humans
Immunization
Immunization Schedule
Infant
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate - administration & dosage
Mothers - psychology
Postnatal Care - organization & administration
Time Factors
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Summary:Many mothers initiate DMPA injectables at 6 weeks postpartum, at the time of their baby's first immunization visit. Offering an optional delayed DMPA start at the next (10-week) immunization visit has potential advantages including a reduced follow-up schedule with DMPA visits synchronized with other immunization visits, and, possibly, improved contraceptive and immunization outcomes. Many mothers initiate DMPA injectables at 6 weeks postpartum, at the time of their baby's first immunization visit. Offering an optional delayed DMPA start at the next (10-week) immunization visit has potential advantages including a reduced follow-up schedule with DMPA visits synchronized with other immunization visits, and, possibly, improved contraceptive and immunization outcomes.
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ISSN:2169-575X
2169-575X
DOI:10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00063