Postnatal cervical screening at 6 weeks offers an opportunity to improve uptake, but timing should remain flexible

Commentary on: Newhouse R, McWilliams L, Baker-Rand H, et al. Investigating the acceptability of cervical screening and self-sampling in postnatal women at the 6-week postnatal check-up: a qualitative study. Health Expect 2026; 29:e70582.