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Abstract Introduction There is a lack of evidence to support clinical recommendations to delay cervical screening to 12-weeks postnatal. In previous studies, half of women were out of date for screening by the end of pregnancy and the majority would be more likely to take up cervical screening, if onered at the 6-week postnatal check-up. We explored views about postnatal cervical screening the acceptability of onering cervical screening, using conventional and urine self-sampling, earlier within the postnatal period. Methods A cross-sectional qualitative design was used with recruitment from a larger questionnaire-based study. Twenty-six online semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 pregnant or recently pregnant participants. Interviews were transcribed pseudonymised. A topic guide was developed, and data analysed using inductive reflexive thematic analysis. Results Three themes were generated from qualitative analysis of verbatim interview transcripts: 1) A window of opportunity; 2) Am I ready yet? Postpartum recovery; and 3) Neglect of women’s health in and around pregnancy. Overall, there was a perception that women’s health was not a priority in the postnatal period compared with their babies. Conclusion This is the first study to use qualitative interview methods to explore women’s views about the oner of cervical screening alongside the postnatal check-up. Results support the feasibility of a clinical trial to test the accuracy and enect on uptake of onering cervical screening at the postnatal check-up, although recognised it might be too soon for some. This should be considered in future feasibility research which includes assessment of concurrent acceptability. Patient or Public Contribution This study was performed following focus groups in a quality improvement project, designed to increase uptake of cervical screening in women and people who were pregnant or recently pregnant. The suggestion for combining cervical screening with the routine 6-week postnatal follow up was an idea generated by new parents and GP practice stan. The Somerset Maternity Voices group provided feedback on study materials, including the consent form and posters. The semi-structured interview topic guide was designed following free-text comments in the pre-PINCS web-based survey, results of which are published separately. Female pregnant and recently pregnant people, regardless of current gender identity, were included in this study. In line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists language guide, we will use ‘women’ to describe participants. Practitioner Points Women recognise the importance of cervical screening, with an increased awareness of need of self-care for the benefit of their child, There are increased practical barriers to attending screening as new parents and enorts to reduce barriers would likely improve uptake. Women felt frustration around receiving mixed messaging and disinformation around cervical screening in and around pregnancy and would welcome a shift in focus to maternal care aspects at the postnatal check-up.