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Postnatal Contraception Workshop

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Empowering women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health is a key part of postnatal care. Timely, evidence-based contraceptive advice can help prevent unintended pregnancies, support healthy birth spacing, and improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and families.

This engaging and practical training programme will equip practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have meaningful conversations about postnatal contraception and support women to choose the method that is right for them. The postnatal period presents a unique opportunity to support women in planning their future reproductive health. High-quality contraceptive advice and timely access to contraception can help prevent unintended pregnancies, promote healthy birth spacing, and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.

National guidance from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and NICE highlights the important role that healthcare professionals play in ensuring women receive evidence-based contraceptive information and support following childbirth. By strengthening knowledge and confidence in postnatal contraception, practitioners can empower women to make informed choices that align with their individual needs and circumstances.

Why attend this training?

This practical and evidence-based programme will enable participants to:

Understand the latest national guidance on postnatal contraception.

Increase confidence in delivering effective contraceptive conversations.

Support women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Recognise the health benefits of appropriate birth spacing for mothers and babies.

Explore strategies to improve access to contraception in the early postnatal period.
Contribute to reducing unintended pregnancies and associated health inequalities.

Why is postnatal contraception important?

Effective postnatal contraception:

Supports healthy spacing between pregnancies, improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

Reduces the risk of unintended and closely spaced pregnancies.

Empowers women with greater choice and control over their reproductive health.

Contributes to better public health outcomes and delivers significant value for the NHS.

Who should attend?

This training is ideal for health visitors, public health nurses, midwives, family nurses, and other practitioners working with women and families during the antenatal and postnatal periods.

Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver meaningful postnatal contraceptive support and help improve outcomes for women, babies, and families.

Join us to strengthen your practice, improve outcomes for families, and ensure every woman has the knowledge and support she needs to make informed reproductive health choices.

Comments from previous participants of the iHV Postnatal Contraception Programme:

I feel much more confident in informing parents about contraception and won’t feel I need to signpost to GP/sexual health for advice as much.

I am much more confident in having effective and in-depth conversations regarding contraception with women and their families.

I now feel more confident discussing contraception in the postnatal period and able to ensure that women are aware of all their contraceptive options.