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Postpartum tubal sterilisation: an international perspective on some programmatic issues

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

I-Cheng Chi  and
Shyam Thapa
I-Cheng Chi
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
Shyam Thapa
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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Summary

The demand for postpartum sterilisation (performed within 42 days after delivery), is increasing both in developed and developing countries. The incidence of regret after postpartum sterilisation is important, but it could be minimised by carefully screening risk factors. Using trained paramedical personnel to perform postpartum sterilisation via minilaparotomy where physicians are in short supply appears to be safe and acceptable, under close medical supervision. Including postpartum sterilisation information in the antenatal counselling services effectively strengthens postpartum services and simultaneously helps to minimise subsequent regret.

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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 25 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 51 - 61
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1993

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