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Contraceptive Needs of Women Following Pregnancy course for Allied Health

Speciality Classification
Allied Health
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

This session will review the importance of contraception after childbirth and its role in preventing unintended and closely-spaced pregnancies. It will discuss how and when contraception can be initiated during the postpartum period and provide method-specific guidance about all the commonly available methods and their use at this time.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • 10.4.1 Demonstrate understanding of when to initiate contraception following pregnancy
  • 10.4.2 Explain lactational amenorrhoea method of contraception 

The postpartum period is a high-risk time for unintended pregnancy and rapid repeat pregnancy is associated with increased maternal and neonatal risks. Since fertility and sexual activity can resume quickly after childbirth there is a need for effective contraception if unintended pregnancy is to be avoided.


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Instructors / Speakers
Dr Michelle Cooper,
Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual Health

After completing her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in East Scotland, Dr Cooper now works as a Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual Health at Chalmers Centre in Edinburgh. She previously completed a PhD research fellowship at the University of Edinburgh (2016-2019) with the aim of increasing access to postpartum contraception in the UK and has published work in this field. She is a Faculty-Registered Trainer, a member of the MFSRH OSCE examination group and has been involved in question-writing and standard-setting for the DFSRH assessment. She has contributed to FSRH guidelines on Intrauterine Contraception and Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception, and has previously developed e-learning resources in contraception for the RCOG and Scottish Government.

Delivery
Title
Contraceptive Needs of Women Following Pregnancy course for Allied Health
Speciality Classification
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Sexual health
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Location
Online
Reference
10_04
Access Duration (in months)
12
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