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.
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…
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…
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.
Written by Rory Tito, MPH Integrating a new service into your practice is no small undertaking, and medication abortion is no exception. You will need a multi-disciplinary team of people dedicated to the implementation of this service. Think of the various roles involved directly in the provision of care, as well as the roles on…
Written by Iffie Ikem Most combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are made from a combination of ethinyl estradiol and a progestin. However, in 2021 the FDA approved Nextstellis (Drospirenone-Estetrol), a new combined oral contraceptive containing Estetrol. Synthesized in a laboratory using a plant source, estetrol is chemically equivalent to the estrogen made by the human fetal liver.1-2…
Sexual Health is a complex and important part of overall health and wellness. It connects with nearly all other areas of health in our lives, including physical health, mental health, emotional health, and relational health. Sexual Health affects how we develop relationships with others, how we think of ourselves, how we care for ourselves, and…
If/When/How and Physicians for Reproductive Health created this one-pager for people experiencing or have experienced a first-trimester miscarriage or abortion and are wondering about what is safe to share with a clinician.
