Question

The postpartum client and her husband are excited about their new baby. however, they are also concerned about getting pregnant again too soon and ask about using birth control. which instruction should the nurse include in their discharge teaching to address this issue?

Answer 1

After giving birth, it is recommended that women wait three weeks to start using birth control methods containing both estrogen and progestin. Women who have had a cesarean section or have other risk factors for blood clots should wait six weeks. The implantable rod, also known as Implanon, is a suitable postpartum birth control option.

Step-by-step explanation:

After giving birth, women should wait three weeks to begin using birth control methods that contain both estrogen and progestin. These methods increase the risk of dangerous blood clots, especially in women who have had a cesarean section or have other risk factors such as obesity, history of blood clots, smoking, or preeclampsia. It is recommended that they wait six weeks before starting birth control. A suitable option for postpartum birth control is the implantable rod, also known as Implanon, which releases a progestin and is effective for up to 3 years.

Answer 2

The nurse should include in their discharge notes to the couple the different ways they may access to guarantee birth control.
They may continue to use barrier methods which are the most safe when it comes to not disturbing any hormonal balance or intervening with the milk. Condoms for men are usually the most easily accessed to.
Besides the barrier methods, there are also the hormonal methods. When breastfeeding these are not the most used methods. There is a special pill, progestin-only pill, that is the most appropriate because it doesn't affect milk supply when taken after 6 to 8 weeks after the birth. All hormonal methods should be taken always when counselled with the doctors.