Does a Contraceptive Bridge Method Affect Rates of Postpartum IUD Placement in a Resident Urban Clinic?

Authors

Agatha Berger, MD, Thoams Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Erica Hinz, MD, Thomas Jefferson Univeristy HospitalFollow
Katherine Lackritz, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Elisabeth Woodhams, MD, MSc, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-12-2014

Comments

Presented at Family Planning Forum in Miami Florida.

Abstract

Background

• Short interval pregnancies are associated with poor neonatal outcomes.1
• The postpartum (PP) period is an ideal time for LARC prevention of short interval pregnancy.2
• 29% of patients at our clinic admitted not using contraception 4-6 months postpartum.3

Recommended Citation

Berger, MD, Agatha; Hinz, MD, Erica; Lackritz, MD, Katherine; and Woodhams, MD, MSc, Elisabeth, "Does a Contraceptive Bridge Method Affect Rates of Postpartum IUD Placement in a Resident Urban Clinic?" (2014). Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 4.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/obgyngrandrounds/4