Effectiveness of Antenatal Counselling in Increasing the Acceptability and Insertion of Postplacental IUCD in Postpartum

Aim: To evaluate effectiveness of antenatal counselling in increasing the acceptability and insertion Post Placental Intrauterine Contraceptive Device postpartum women Study design: Prospective study. Place duration study: Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from 1st April 2022 to 30th September 2022. Methodology: Fifty pregnant were enrolled. The age was taken within 18-43 years. couples counselled for uptake PPIUCD through gynaecological professional assistance. done at 28 weeks followed by 36 weeks. misconceptions myths eradicated use one-to-one interview as well focus group discussions. fears patients their spouse addressed detailed discussion. Results: mean 24.8±4.06 There 70% who agreed get inserted, however only 42% actually underwent procedure. Majority cases 18-28 reasons recorded not getting previously presented data where 23% had no awareness provided about before while 13% preferred other contraceptive methods. Conclusion: outcomes are higher post placental intrauterine device with a rate increase post-partum women. is an evident reduction post-placental counselling. Key words: Antenatal counselling, Outcome, device, Post-partum