Title: Introduction
Course: Level 3 - Family Planning > Section: Overview of postpartum, post-abortion and permanent family planning methods

Unfortunately, a large number of women who wish to delay or prevent future pregnancies receive little or no information on safe, available, effective contraceptives for postpartum and post-abortion use, including how or where to obtain contraceptives and how soon after childbirth or abortion contraceptive methods should be initiated.

To achieve the healthiest pregnancy outcomes, couples should wait at least two years after a live birth and at least six months after a miscarriage or abortion before trying to become pregnant again. Postpartum, post abortion, young people and clients with HIV have particular needs related to the initiation of FP use, as well as emotional needs related to their personal circumstances (e.g., worries, stress or pain they might be experiencing).

Permanent FP methods, also called voluntary surgical contraception are among the most effective, popular and well-established contraceptive method options available for men and women who desire no more children.

In the previous study session of this module, you have learned about different family planning methods. In this module, we will emphasise on methods that best those with special needs for family planning. At the end, you will also learn the highlights of permanent methods.