Conclusion
The prevalence of postpartum contraception is relatively high in China but dominated by less effective methods. This finding suggests that the overall quality of PPFP services in China is not optimal as the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and induced abortion is higher during the 24 months postpartum. A national PPFP program that exhibits a clear guide on how to deliver high-quality PPFP to postpartum women is needed in China. Service providers should work on counselling postpartum women and their partners with respect to LARC methods, and to effectively and reliably use short-acting contraceptive methods during the postpartum period.