ArticleFamily practice2025
Australian GPs' experiences, practices, and perspectives on postpartum care, contraception, and breastfeeding.
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backgroundUnintended pregnancies and short interpregnancy intervals (IPIs) are common and can be associated with adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes. Effective postpartum contraception could provide women with more control over their reproductive outcomes. Lactational amenorrhoea can be effective contraception; however, early breastfeeding discontinuation is common. This study aimed to explore and understand the experiences, practices, and perspectives of Australian general practitioners (GPs) in relation to postpartum care, contraception, and breastfeeding.
methodsTwenty-one qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs working in Sydney, Australia. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed for directed content analysis and thematic analysis.
resultsDirected content analysis identified a diverse range of issues that constitute postpartum care. Thematic analysis identified four themes:(1) GPs have a holistic view of the postpartum period and play a coordinator role in postpartum care.(2) GPs identify opportunities for empowering postpartum women in their healthcare.(3) GPs perceive that women deprioritize their postpartum care and contraception.(4) GPs identify barriers and facilitators for postpartum care delivery.Subthemes provided further detail about how GPs consult with postpartum patients and opportunities to improve care. They noted areas of professional development needs and discussed the system, professional and patient factors impacting care.
conclusionsWe identified several areas for improving postpartum care, including routine antenatal contraception counselling, revisiting the timing of postpartum visits, improving GP education in IPIs and breastfeeding, and improving engagement in postpartum care services through patient education.
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