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Postpartum Contraception and Breastfeeding

About the Webinar

This webinar will discuss ACOG and Medical Eligibility Criteria recommendations for immediate postpartum (IPP) long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and breastfeeding, as well as the most up-to-date research in the field on breastfeeding and postpartum contraception. This webinar will provide background information on all methods available for postpartum contraception and key strategies for patient-centered contraceptive counseling.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the unmet patient need for postpartum contraception
  • Describe postpartum contraceptive methods currently available
  • Describe ACOG and CDC recommendations for postpartum contraception, including IPP LARC
  • Discuss current research available on IPP LARC and breastfeeding
  • Understand key elements of using shared medical decision making during postpartum contraceptive counseling

You will be able to earn CME credits after viewing this webinar, completing the webinar and post-event CME evaluation. You will be directed to the link at the end of the presentation.