India, April 17 -- Ensuring timely access to contraceptive counselling and services after childbirth is not only a matter of maternal and child health - it is a matter of empowerment, autonomy, and dignity for women across the country

As India continues to make progress in improving maternal and child health, one critical area that still requires urgent attention is postpartum family planning (PPFP).

Ensuring access to contraceptive choices after childbirth safeguards maternal and child health, empowers women with reproductive autonomy, and strengthens families.

India has made commendable strides in improving maternal and child health, yet challenges remain. The unmet need for family planning is a strong reflection of women's reproduct...