A 27-year-old primigravida is at 38 weeks gestation and asks about immediate postpartum contraception. She would like a Cu-IUD. Within what timeframe ...

Question

A 27-year-old primigravida is at 38 weeks gestation and asks about immediate postpartum contraception. She would like a Cu-IUD. Within what timeframe after vaginal delivery can it be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Within 48 hours of delivery, or deferred to 4 weeks or later

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Only at the 6-week postnatal check

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Within 72 hours

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At any time in the first 4 weeks

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Only after the first postnatal period

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Cu-IUD Insertion Window

A 27-year-old primigravida is at 38 weeks gestation and asks about immediate postpartum contraception. She would like a Cu-IUD. Within what timeframe after vaginal delivery can it be inserted?