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Immediate PostPartum LARCS: ACOG and SMFM Review.
Published 6 years, 5 months ago
Description
Approximately 45% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Similarly, 70% of pregnancies that occur within 1 year of delivery are also unplanned. Interpregnancy interval shorter than 6 months are associated with increased risk of perinatal complications. In this session, we will review the stance from the ACOG and the SMFM regarding immediate postpartum LARC initiation. What is the difference between “immediate” placement and “early postpartum“ placement? Are there any risks? We will cover these topics and more in this episode.