We are studying the effect of placing the levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena) immediately after birth
on breastfeeding. Women who wish to have a levonorgestrel IUD placed after their birth, wish
to breastfeed, and are willing to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to
either get the IUD placed immediately after delivery of the baby and placenta or 4-6 weeks
later. We do not believe there will be a difference in breastfeeding 8 weeks after delivery
between those who get the IUD placed early or later.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Utah
Collaborators:
Society of Family Planning University of New Mexico