After Childbirth Is A Solution, More Than A Quarter Mothers Give Birth Pregnant Again In 12 Months

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JAKARTA The results of the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (2017) show that about 25'30% of pregnancy occurs within 12 months of childbirth. Too close pregnancy distance is dangerous because it can increase health risks that can occur in mothers and babies.

This is because the uterus and the mother's body have not fully recovered from the previous pregnancy. Not to mention the psychological mental impact, especially due to changes in the body when pregnant while still busy caring for babies. One of the reasons is the low use of contraception after childbirth.

Many mothers do not know when their fertile period will return, especially during breastfeeding. Not always by breastfeeding can completely prevent pregnancy of one hundred percent. In addition, the limited KB counseling during the postpartum period and post-laboratory period contributed to the low use of contraception in this period.

In this regard, the Yogyakarta Special Region BKKBN (DIY) Representative held an activity to strengthen the Post-Terrorism KB Policy and Strategy on Wednesday (18/6/2025) in the Widya Room 1 DIY BKKBN Representative Office in Yogyakarta. The event was held in welcoming the National Family Day on June 29, 2025.

This event was officially opened by the Head of BKKBN DIY Representative, Mohamad Iqbal Apriansyah, who highlighted the importance of family planning service after the Delivery (KB PP) as an unwanted pregnancy prevention effort. "The time after delivery is a strategic time for intervention in preventing unwanted pregnancy," said Iqbal.

Furthermore, Iqbal explained the post-trial KB (KBPP) achievements in DIY which showed an increasing trend. In 2024, the achievement of KBPP DIY has reached 53.17%, an increase compared to the achievement in 2023 of 43.6%. However, this achievement is still below the national target according to Presidential Decree No. 72 of 2021 of 70%.

KBPP is the use of contraceptives within 42 days after giving birth or during the postpartum period. The goal is to prevent unwanted pregnancies, which also avoids health risks for mothers and babies.

Strengthening KBPP Service Policy

In this activity, the DIY Provincial Health Office, represented by Utami Kurniasih, S.Kep, Ners, conveyed material related to strengthening post-mission KB service policies. Especially regarding the implementation of health regulations so that they can run optimally according to the role and authority of each institution.

In addition, the strategy and efforts to optimize the achievement of contraceptive services, especially in post-trial KB services, were also conveyed by Sri Suharti, S.Kep, SKM, M.Kes, who represented the Regional Management of the Indonesian Midwives Association (PD IBI) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Through this activity, it is hoped that the sustainability of the post-delivery KB program through strengthening regulations in the regions can be guaranteed, increasing participation and quality of post-trial KB services, as well as coordination and collaboration with related parties can increase.