Midwives

Introduction, Effectiveness, Advantages, Disadvantages and Contraindications to Contraceptive Methods.  

Contraception After Pregnancy: Discussing Contraception, the Contraceptive choices discussion, Bridging contraception.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the currently available contraceptive methods
• Discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of these contraceptive methods
• Identify contraindications to contraceptive methods by using the UKMEC
• Understand when contraception can be started after pregnancy
• Introduce contraception into consultations with pregnant and recently delivered women
• Understand the use of bridging contraception.

Please find time to look at https://www.fpa.org.uk/resources/leaflet-and-booklet-downloads,  before attending the course to see some leaflets on contraception. Please download and bring  a copy of Your Guide to Contraception and Your Guide to Contraceptive Choices - After a Baby

Dr Gabriella Fine; Dr Emma Abery; Ms Rose Benskin