New study: immediate birth control implant after delivery may not harm breastfeeding

NCT ID NCT03978598

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looked at whether placing the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) within 24 hours of giving birth affects breastfeeding compared to waiting 4-6 weeks. 150 women who wanted the implant and planned to breastfeed were randomly assigned to one of the two timing groups. The main goal was to see if breastfeeding continued at 8 weeks after delivery, and researchers expected no difference between the groups.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

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