Contraception and Breastfeeding
Contraception and Breastfeeding is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Proactive counseling regarding effective contraceptive options for breastfeeding mothers is a vital component of perinatal care. How breastfeeding parents and their intimate partners can safely avoid unwanted pregnancy and promote optimal child spacing while maintaining adequate, safe milk supply requires nurse knowledge of available contraceptive methods and their compatibility with breastfeeding.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to teach RNs and health educators working with pregnant and breastfeeding women about contraceptive methods that are compatible with breastfeeding, including information about natural child spacing and complementary contraceptive methods that are safe and effective.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify four types of birth control that are compatible with breastfeeding.
• Recall common issues affecting postpartum sexual health and components of contraceptive counseling for breastfeeding parents.