Birth spacing can lead to better outcomes for both new parents and infants. Many patients want a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy too soon after giving birth. As patients typically spend two or more days in the hospital after delivery, there are ample opportunities to provide them with contraception before they go home. With the recent changes in MassHealth billing regulations, patients have more options than ever, including immediate postpartum placement of IUDs and implants. Here you will find information related to patient counseling, consent, and the provision of contraception immediately after giving birth or before leaving the hospital.
To successfully implement postpartum contraception at your practice, we recommend that you check out our PICCK materials, including:
- Checklist for Champions: Postpartum Contraception
- Postpartum LARC Toolkit
- LARC Billing Guideline
- Postpartum LARC Provider Credentialing Guide
- Postpartum LARC Sample Auto Text for EMR
- Postpartum LARC Sample Protocols
- Postpartum LARC Ultrasound Placement Video
- White Paper: Postpartum Contraception and Breastfeeding
- Infographics:
- Postpartum LARC Counseling and Consent
- Postpartum IUD Preparation and Equipment
- Insertion of Postpartum IUD Before Hospital Discharge
- Insertion of IUD Immediately Post Vaginal Delivery
- Insertion of IUD During Cesarean Delivery
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A quick procedure reference for IUD insertion during cesarean delivery.
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Sample autotext for your EMR when providing immediate postpartum LARC.
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An abstract of a study (with a link to the full manuscript) regarding the cost-effectiveness of postpartum IUD placement within...
The Postpartum Contraceptive Access Initiative provides a website with resources for providers to be trained in postpartum contraception so that...
A contact form for Postpartum Contraceptive Access Initiative to inquire about a training or other questions.
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