DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC18.34
Authors: Sanae Yamaguchi, Tsugumi Hirayama, Megumi Fujita, Momoka Higuchi
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to clarify family planning services for postpartum women provided by midwives in Japan. The participants were 32 midwives with experience in providing family planning services who worked on the maternity wards of two general hospitals. Data were obtained from a self-administered questionnaire on demographic characteristics and family planning services (format, recipients, and content). The format of family planning services was group education and the recipients were postpartum women. None of the participating midwives provided family planning services to married couples. Approximately 70% of the midwives responded that family planning guidance is most appropriate during postpartum hospitalization. All midwives educated postpartum women on contraception. In Japan, the background of pregnant women has become diverse. Therefore, individualized education for family planning services is necessary. Furthermore, family planning services should be provided to both parents.
Keywords: family planning; postpartum women; midwives
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