Question

A 26-year-old breastfeeding woman, 6 weeks postpartum, requests contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods and plans to continue breastfeeding for at least 1 year. What is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only contraceptive (pill, implant or IUD)

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestin oral contraceptive started immediately

Answer

Copper intrauterine device

Answer

No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

Answer

Withdrawal method only

Practice question

A 26-year-old breastfeeding woman, 6 weeks postpartum, requests contraception. She has no contraindications to hormonal methods and plans to continue breastfeeding for at least 1 year. What is the most appropriate option?