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4. Family planning methods for spacing of pregnancy.
Counselling on the
importance of family planning
– Counsel the woman that her husband should be included in the counselling
session.
– Explain that after birth, if she has sex and is not exclusively breastfeeding, she
can become pregnant as soon as 4 weeks after delivery. Therefore, it is
important to start thinking early about what family planning method they will
use.
– Counsel the woman if she plans for having more children waiting at least 2
years before trying to become pregnant again is good for the mother and for
the baby's health.
– Information on when to start a method after delivery will vary depending on
whether a woman is breastfeeding or not.
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