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Each T shaped plastic frame has approximately 176 mg copper wire on its vertical arm. In addition, a copper sleeve containing approximately 68.5 mg copper is placed on each horizontal arm. Total surface area of copper on the device is 380 mm2.
Health Benefits: The IUCD is very safe at preventing pregnancy. This gives the mother time to take care of her and the baby's health.
Advantages: The specific advantages of an IUCD placed in the postpartum period include: Advantages for the woman: Convenience; saves time and additional visit.
Safe because it is certain that she is not pregnant at the time of insertion.
High motivation (woman and family) for a reliable birth spacing method.
Has no risk of uterine perforation because of the thick wall of the uterus.
Reduced perception of initial side effects (bleeding and cramping).
Reduced chance of heavy bleeding, especially among lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) users, since they are experiencing amenorrhea.
No effect on amount or quality of breast milk.
The woman has an effective method for contraception before discharge from hospital.
Advantages for the service provider or the service delivery site: Certainty that the woman is not pregnant.
Saves time as performed on the same delivery table for postplacental insertions. Additional evaluations and separate clinical procedure is not required.
Need for minimal additional instruments, supplies and equipment.
Convenience for clinical staff: helps relieve overcrowded outpatient facilities thus allowing more women to be served.
