Early Pregnancy Bleeding and Post Arbortal Care

Description

This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session focuses on the provision of comprehensive postnatal contraceptive services as an integral component of postpartum care. The session will review the importance of family planning during the postpartum period to prevent unintended pregnancies, promote healthy birth spacing, and improve maternal and child health outcomes. Participants will explore the range of contraceptive options suitable for postpartum women, including lactational amenorrhea method (LAM), short-acting methods, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods. Emphasis will be placed on timely initiation, medical eligibility criteria, breastfeeding considerations, and client-centered counseling to support informed decision-making. The session will also highlight strategies for integrating postnatal contraception into routine maternal and newborn care services to enhance access, uptake, and continuity of reproductive health care.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Effie Ouma
   Obs/Gynae
   Nairobi Regional Hospital