Part II

Question 1

What is the criteria for starting the SDM during postpartum?

Answer 1

Wait for 4 periods
Start after the 2 most recent are about a month apart

Question 2

What is the criteria for starting SDM after a 3 month injection?

Answer 2

Wait 90 days after the last injection

Start after two most recent periods are a month apart

Question 3

What is the criteria for starting the SDM following OC, patch, implant, miscarriage, or abortion

Answer 3

Menses prior to using these methods were about once a month

Wait until three complete periods with the recent 2 being a month apart

Question 4

What are the benefits of breast feeding for the MOTHER?

Answer 4

Promotes involution (uterus going back to the pre-pregnancy state

Uterine contractions in early post partum

Less anemia