The role of the specialist obstetrician-gynaecologist in the community in ensuring contraceptive use and availability

Abstract

Women play a major role in the lives of their families, friends and community. Studies have shown that when a mother dies, her community experiences a decline in health, nutrition, education and economic outcomes. Taking care of women’s health in its entirety is vital and should never be taken lightly. A holistic approach in managing women’s health is fundamental and should include adequate access to contraception and availability of various contraceptive methods. Policies governing and upholding principles related to ensuring availability of affordable contraception services should be in place and community obstetrician-gynaecologists should ideally be promoting these.