Under India's National Family Planning Programme, the 'PPIUCD' (Post-Partum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device) insertion is recommended within what time after delivery for immediate insertion?

• A Within 10 minutes of placental delivery ✓
• B Within 24 hours of delivery
• C Within 48 hours of delivery
• D Within 7 days of delivery

Explanation

Immediate PPIUCD insertion is performed within 10 minutes of placental delivery (post-placental insertion). This is distinct from early PPIUCD (between 48 hours and 4 weeks) and interval IUCD (after 6 weeks). Immediate insertion has the advantage of the cervix being open and the patient already in the healthcare facility, reducing expulsion rates compared to later postpartum insertion.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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