This page is part of the Compendium of WHO Recommendations for Postpartum Family Planning, which is accessible here: srhr.org/postpartumfp

Non-breastfeeding

Non-Breastfeeding	Category		Clarifications/Special considerations
Non-breastfeeding
a) < 48 hours,including insertion immediately after delivery of the placenta	1
b) ≥ 48 hours to < 4 weeks	3
c) ≥ 4 weeks	1
d) Puerperal sepsis	4