Table 1

Method of contraception prescribed to study cohort (n=82) at the 4-week postnatal review

Contraceptive methodWomen [n (%)]
Depo-Provera® + condoms21 (26)
Intrauterine device + condoms22 (27)
Sterilisation + condoms10 (12)
Combined contraceptive pill + condoms6 (7)
Implant + condoms1 (2)
Condoms alone17 (21)
Patient undecided5 (6)