Episode 10: Postpartum Contraception

Dr. Julie Maslowsky, professor at the U-M School of Nursing, studied postpartum contraception use among over 5,000 teen mothers. She found that clinic and home visits significantly increased the use of effective birth control — especially IUDs and implants. The research also uncovered racial disparities and the impact of stress.
Published in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, October 2025