NEW case study on using audit to improve postnatal contraception uptake

Published: 20 Nov 2025

This case study by the 2025 Clinical Audit Hero Awards Efficiencies category winner, King’s College Hospital, London, showcases how they used audit data to improve provision, and uptake, of postnatal contraception.

Led by Dr Rahel Odonde, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, the project supports antenatal and postnatal discussions about contraception, with the aim of providing chosen methods within 48 hours of birth or before discharge.

This case study highlights the importance of early, proactive contraceptive planning, and demonstrates how audit-driven, clinically-led collaboration can improve postnatal care pathways. It outlines how their innovative approach supports individual choice, reduces unplanned pregnancies, and enhances operational efficiency through coordinated multidisciplinary involvement.

Download the case study: Improving uptake of postnatal contraception at King’s College Hospital

This case study was developed as part of Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2025 (which took place 2–6 June 2025, #CAAW25). You can explore other available #CAAW25 resources by heading over to the #CAAW25 main webpage.