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Ovulation during the puerperium

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  • the earliest known time of ovulation is 27 days postpartum
    • therefore, no contraception is needed until 21 days postpartum.

Reference:

  • Postnatal Sexual and Reproductive Health; Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (2009)

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