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Jul 18
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
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
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…
Jun 16
This workshop was developed for clinicians who would like to learn more about medication abortion and incorporate medication abortion into their practice. The workshop includes both a didactic presentation and participatory case study exploration. If you are interested in CME or CNE credit, you can request a workshop. Participation in a live workshop is required for…
Jun 15
CPT and ICD-10 procedure and other codes to use for documentation and billing of a vasectomy procedure.
Jun 15
CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other common codes to use for documentation and billing related to the progestin implant.
Jun 01
Health centers considering adding abortion to their services can use this tool to assess staff attitudes towards abortion and medication abortion.
May 23
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
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
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…