Part 1 Flashcards
What are the advantages of waiting two years after having a baby to become pregnant again?
Increases the likelihood of healthy outcomes of baby and mother
Reduces neonatal and maternal mortality
Improves the nutritional status of children
Addresses unmet need for contraception among post-partum women
Benefits family economically
How long can sperm remain viable in the vag?
Up to 5 days
Describe the standard days method
Identifies days 8-19 as fertile
Used for women with cycles that are 26-32 days long
Helps prevent by knowing which days they should or should not have sex depending on what they want
What are cycle beads
Color coded string of beads to help a woman track her cycle days, know her fertility, and monitor cycle length
What is the efficacy of the SDM?
Typical use failure rate it 12.0
What are the factors associated with SDm failure?
Risk taking
No condoms
Fertility intentions weak
What is the two day method?
Uses cervical secretions to indicate fertility
If woman notices secretions today OR yesterday, they she considers herself fertile TODAY and avoids unprotected intercourse
When can a woman who is postpartum and breastfeeding use SDM?
Until she has had 4 periods and the 2 most recent are about a month apart
When can a woman who had a 3 month injection use SDM?
90 days after the injection
Start after the 2 most recent periods
What does the COUPLE need to do in order to be successful on SDM?
Abstain from intercourse on the fertile days
What are the three criteria that are used by LAM?
Lactational- breastfeeding
Amenorrhea- no vaginal bleeding
Method- modern, temporary contraceptive method
