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Commentary on ‘The effect of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate on postnatal depression: a randomised clinical trial’
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Providing effective contraception is a key component of postpartum care. Making sure that a woman does not get pregnant again before she is ready is important for both maternal and infant health. Preventing a short interpregnancy interval ensures adequate time to bond and care for the infant, allows adequate time for maternal recovery, and prevents complications with future pregnancy, such as preterm birth and low birth weight.1
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) has several characteristics that make it ideal for this purpose. It is highly effective, reasonably inexpensive, does not require special training for administration, and …