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380A intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a
highly effective, non-hormonal method that can be
safely used by all women regardless of breastfeeding status
during this interval. According to the World Health
Organization Medical Eligibility Criteria, an IUCD can be
inserted in the 48 hours postpartum, referred to here as a
postpartum IUCD (PPIUCD), or after four weeks following a
birth [3]. A 2010 Cochrane review concluded that PPIUCDs
were a safe and effective contraceptive method. The public
health benefits from PPIUCDs stemmed from the women’s
increased accessibility to PPIUCDs following facility births,
as PPIUCDs could be offered at health facilities after childbirth.
This, in turn, decreased opportunity and other costs
incurred by clients who may otherwise have to return to facilities
to access contraceptive services [4].