IntroductionPregnancy intention is widely used to screen for contraceptive needs, yet its relevance to postpartum individuals has not been demonstrated.MethodsWe surveyed 234 postpartum individuals to assess the alignment between pregnancy intentions in the next year and current desire to prevent pregnancy.ResultsMost individuals (87%) desired pregnancy prevention now, including 73% of individuals who desired or were ambivalent about pregnancy in the next year.ConclusionA majority of individuals considering pregnancy in the next year desired pregnancy prevention now. Directly assessing current desire to prevent pregnancy may be more specific for contraceptive needs in postpartum individuals.
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