Journal article
A select issue in the postpartum period: contraception
Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.3(2), pp.1-15
12/17/2012
DOI: 10.17077/2154-4751.1198
Abstract
One half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended and associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The postpartum period is an important, yet underutilized, time to initiate contraception. The U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010 provides evidence-based guidelines for choosing a contraceptive method and an update in 2011 specifically addresses contraceptive method use in the puerperium. The variety of contraceptive methods include hormonal contraception, lactational amenorrhea, barrier contraception, natural family planning, and sterilization. Ideally, counseling about contraceptive choice should begin early in pregnancy care and continue postpartum; it should also include a variety of teaching modalities. Specifically we recommend LARC options such as intrauterine devices and etonorgestrel implants, postpartum tubal sterilization, and progestin-only pills for those desiring an oral method.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A select issue in the postpartum period: contraception
- Creators
- Whitney Cowman - UIHC Dept. of OB/GYNAbbey J Hardy-Fairbanks - University of IowaJill Endres - University of IowaColleen Kennedy Stockdale - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.3(2), pp.1-15
- DOI
- 10.17077/2154-4751.1198
- ISSN
- 2154-4751
- eISSN
- 2154-4751
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/17/2012
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology; Family Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984297551702771
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