Learning outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all the keywords printed in bold.
• State the timing of the return of fertility for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women after childbirth.
• List the postpartum contraceptive options and their timing.
• State the timing of the return to fertility after abortion or miscarriage.
• List the post-abortion contraceptive options and their timing.
• Discuss the effectiveness, advantages of postpartum and post-abortion family planning.
• Describe the special considerations for young people and with HIV.
• Describe how to counsel on permanent methods.