Aug 14
Options Counseling
This presentation covers the basics in options counseling for unintended pregnancy.
Blog
Jul 26
How to Switch Birth Control Methods
This fact sheet explains how to switch between birth control methods safely and effectively.
Jul 25
Insights: Telehealth Provision of Medication Abortion: Facilitating Access Across Geographies
Written by Anna Fiastro and Emily Godfrey Due in part to increasing abortion bans, pregnancy-related deaths have significantly increased in the U.S. recently.1,2 As a result, the life-saving potential and widely needed provision of medication abortion through telehealth has never been greater. Telehealth medication abortion (teleMAB) consists of a telehealth consultation – either a synchronous…
Jul 18
Contraceptive Pearl: Alternative Positions for Pelvic Exams
Written by Samantha Hyacinth When we think of the pelvic exam, many of us picture a person lying on their back on an exam table with their heels in foot rests or leg rests, known as the lithotomy position. For some people, this position is not physically possible or comfortable.* There are many conditions that…
Jun 27
Insights: Medication Abortion Without Ultrasound: A Safe and Approachable Framework to Support the Expansion of Access
Written by Kohar Der Simonian The COVID-19 pandemic paved the way for major changes in abortion provision. One important change included modifications to clinic workflows emphasizing that routine use of ultrasound is no longer a requirement for the safe and effective provision of first-trimester abortion care.¹ Abortion without the routine use of ultrasound expands the…
Jun 20
Contraceptive Pearl: Postpartum Contraception
Written by Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge (PICCK) Prenatal care visits and the delivery stay are the optimal times to address postpartum contraception. Waiting until a postpartum visit to discuss a contraception plan is not sufficient, as 50% of people have sex before six weeks postpartum¹⁻² and 40% do not come to this visit.³…
May 23
Incremental Expansion of Abortion Care
The goal of this resource is to help clinicians expand access to abortion by independently and safely expanding their abortion practice from 13.6 weeks through 17 weeks. The curriculum is intended for clinicians who are already comfortable providing aspirations through 13.6 weeks and it assumes that they have a solid foundation to incrementally broaden these skills through 17 weeks, even when it not possible to train under a more seasoned provider. The curriculum is available for download and has been integrated into the TEACH Abortion Training Curriculum.
May 23
Insights: Roles of Midwives and Doulas in Abortion Care
06/02/2023: The resources in this article have been updated. Written by Sadia In the United States, depending on certification, education, and training, midwives can be either licensed midwives (LMs), certified professional midwives (CPMs), or certified nurse midwives (CNMs). Midwives are essential public health agents in maternal health, newborn care, and community healing. Midwives are often…
May 16
Contraceptive Pearl: Over-the-Counter Access to Oral Contraceptives: An Update
This is an updated version of our September 2022 Contraceptive Pearl written by H. Reeve Bright, with updates written by Ruth Lesnewski. You can read September 2022’s Contraceptive Pearl on our website. Over-the-counter (OTC) oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are available in over 100 countries. Requiring a prescription for OCPs creates access barriers, especially for the…
May 08
How to Spot and Avoid Fake Abortion Clinics
This fact sheet offers information on how to spot and avoid fake abortion clinics. It provides things to look out for, questions to ask clinics, and resources to help you find judgment-free care.