A 5-day postpartum woman who is breastfeeding asks about starting contraception. She had a normal vaginal delivery and is otherwise well. What is the ...

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A 5-day postpartum woman who is breastfeeding asks about starting contraception. She had a normal vaginal delivery and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate advice regarding starting a combined oral contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

She should avoid combined oral contraception until 6 weeks postpartum if breastfeeding

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She can start combined oral contraception immediately

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She should wait until 3 weeks postpartum

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Combined oral contraception is contraindicated for 1 year postpartum

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She can never use combined oral contraception while breastfeeding

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum contraception (combined pill)

A 5-day postpartum woman who is breastfeeding asks about starting contraception. She had a normal vaginal delivery and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate advice regarding starting a combined oral contraceptive pill?