Question

A 30-year-old woman presents 3 months postpartum seeking contraception. She is breastfeeding and has no contraindications to hormonal methods. According to Canadian postpartum contraception guidance, which method is most appropriate to start immediately?

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only pill or IUD

Answer

Combined estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive

Answer

Copper IUD insertion

Answer

No contraception is needed while breastfeeding

Answer

Diaphragm only

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents 3 months postpartum seeking contraception. She is breastfeeding and has no contraindications to hormonal methods. According to Canadian postpartum contraception guidance, which method is most appropriate to start immediately?