This presentation covers strategies that can be employed to safely provide reproductive health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage facilitators of this presentation to edit the contents as they see fit, depending on what seems most appropriate in your individual context.
Hendriks, E, Rosenberg, R, Prine L. Am. Fam Physician. 2020 May 15;101(10)599-606. Link: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0515/p599.html Abstract Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterine cavity. In the United States, the estimated prevalence of ectopic pregnancy is 1% to 2%, and ruptured ectopic pregnancy accounts for 2.7% of pregnancy-related deaths. Risk factors include…
Anita’s Miscarriage: A Story of Early Pregnancy Loss is a zine that follows one couple’s experience with an early pregnancy loss. This evidence-based resource explains the treatment options a person can access when experiencing an early pregnancy loss. We have included a file to view online as well as a file you can print out…
Srinivasulu S, Riker L, Maldonado L, Breitbart V. Evaluation of the miscarriage care initiative: a program to integrate comprehensive early pregnancy loss management in primary care settings. Fam Med. 2020;52(10):707-715. DOI: 10.22454/FamMed.2020.130959. Managing early pregnancy loss (EPL) with expectant, medication, and manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) management in primary care is safe, effective, and acceptable, yet,…