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Now Erika Levi talking about an study of immediate postpartum contraceptive implant placement and breastfeeding outcomes. #SFP2022
The study was a single arm non inferiority design. Inclusion criteria:
- Desire for implant
- >14 years old
- Live birth >24w
- English or Spanish speaking
- Desire for implant
- >14 years old
- Live birth >24w
- English or Spanish speaking
The primary measure was "Has your milk come in?"
Primary lactation failure define as a patient who answered the primary measure NO for 5 days postpartum.
#SFP2022
Primary lactation failure define as a patient who answered the primary measure NO for 5 days postpartum.
#SFP2022
It's #WorldContraceptionDay
EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods to choose what works best for them.
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EVERYONE deserves access to a wide range of safe and effective contraceptive methods to choose what works best for them.
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Contraception and family planning information and services are life-saving and important at all times. Sexual activity does not stop with the #COVID19 pandemic.
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#WorldContraceptionDay
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#WorldContraceptionDay
Family planning and counseling should be:
✅ respectful of the human rights of all individuals
✅ free of stigma and discrimination
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✅ respectful of the human rights of all individuals
✅ free of stigma and discrimination
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Contraception is an essential part of sexuality. It is a deliberate prevention of conception. Contraceptives are meant for sexually active people within reproductive age (married or unmarried). Though not 100% effective, they significantly reduce your chances of getting pregnant
It is a bad idea to not use any when you're not ready to be pregnant.
METHODS:
Condom: About 97% effective. It is a barrier method that prevents Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It is available for male and female.
METHODS:
Condom: About 97% effective. It is a barrier method that prevents Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It is available for male and female.
Oral contraceptives: These are hormonal (synthetic form of female hormones) pills taken daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also useful for the correction of certain hormonal imbalance. If taken religiously, it is about 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.
A hopeful 🧵re: improving #globalhealth through #Decolonizingglobalhealth #antiracism efforts—some examples of positive change:
@DGH_LSHTM & #blacklivesmatter groups gathered signatures from 100's of staff, students, & alumni calling for leadership to examine the school's past
@DGH_LSHTM & #blacklivesmatter groups gathered signatures from 100's of staff, students, & alumni calling for leadership to examine the school's past
...listen to personal accounts of discrimination.
These groups have influenced the hiring of a postdoc to research it’s #colonial history & legacy. We wrote about Her findings & the calls for change from #DGH & #BLM groups & hope the leadership will act.
These groups have influenced the hiring of a postdoc to research it’s #colonial history & legacy. We wrote about Her findings & the calls for change from #DGH & #BLM groups & hope the leadership will act.
Other global #publichealth universities like @dukedecolonize @KarolinskaDGH @EdinburghUni @DecolonizeGh (@HarvardChanSPH) have hosted conferences to critically examine & challenge west/white centric curricula
One of my faves is here:
One of my faves is here:
We would first like to point out that, we do not use the term “unwanted pregnancies” rather we say “unplanned pregnancies”. We find that most times, the parents-to-be might not be prepared to have/cater to a child just yet, not that the child is unwanted.
Yes there are other factors that cause Maternal mortality but it also on the increase due to having children-
1)Too early (when the pelvis is not mature enough for childbearing as in teenage pregnancy)
2) Too frequently (having children every year, no spacing)....
1)Too early (when the pelvis is not mature enough for childbearing as in teenage pregnancy)
2) Too frequently (having children every year, no spacing)....
3)Too many children (excessive trauma to the body)
4)Too late (still getting pregnant when the woman's age can no longer withstand child bearing?)
And this is where #familyplanning and #childbirthspacing play a huge role in reducing the maternal mortality rate ✅
4)Too late (still getting pregnant when the woman's age can no longer withstand child bearing?)
And this is where #familyplanning and #childbirthspacing play a huge role in reducing the maternal mortality rate ✅
The #NairobiSummit kicks off today! We have you covered with all things #SRHR, starting with a new Editorial commemorating 25 years since the first #ICPD in Cairo hubs.ly/H0lKC6Z0 #ICPD25
@NairobiSummit Our Editorial highlights the opportunities for the #NairobiSummit as:
- an important rallying opportunity, in light of upcoming US elections
- a chance for governments to make economic, political & practical commitments to implement the #ICPD Programme hubs.ly/H0lKC6Z0
- an important rallying opportunity, in light of upcoming US elections
- a chance for governments to make economic, political & practical commitments to implement the #ICPD Programme hubs.ly/H0lKC6Z0
@NairobiSummit The Cairo #ICPD was a transformative event, shifting the focus of the development agenda towards sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing, individual rights, and #genderequality. Our Editorial from 1994 marked the occasion hubs.ly/H0lKC7h0
@AVONHMO @PinkOakTrust @donlaz4u @UNFPANigeria @drweyoms @ekemma @HealthHubAfrica @getittogetherNG @TCI_UrbanFP @FP2020Global @nighealthwatch Definitely! We're already counting down...
@AVONHMO @PinkOakTrust @donlaz4u @UNFPANigeria @drweyoms @ekemma @HealthHubAfrica @getittogetherNG @TCI_UrbanFP @FP2020Global @nighealthwatch In Nigeria, 27% of married women have unmet #familyplanning (FP) needs;10% of youth are unmarried, sexually active & not using any FP @UNFPA consultation on Ending Unmet Need for FP.
Join us by 8pm today as Dr. L. Eze @donlaz4u tackles these & more FP Issues
#WorldPopulationDay
Join us by 8pm today as Dr. L. Eze @donlaz4u tackles these & more FP Issues
#WorldPopulationDay
@AVONHMO @PinkOakTrust @donlaz4u @UNFPANigeria @drweyoms @ekemma @HealthHubAfrica @getittogetherNG @TCI_UrbanFP @FP2020Global @nighealthwatch @UNFPA @PHCinpictures @Dr_YemiAdeyemi @Gidi_Traffic @Drugmed1 @AOAdebakin Remember you can follow and join the conversation using #MakeHerHealthPriority
@PPFA has been running a promotion on @Twitter ever since @HHSGov announced re-institution of an accounting rule to ensure that federally funded grant recipients use federal $$$ only for their intended purposes.
Here's a sample of their wares:
Here's a sample of their wares:
@PPFA goes on to describe the rule as unethical, and to claim that the rule prevent health care workers from communicating with their patients.
And, on a superficial examination, you might think that they are correct.
And, on a superficial examination, you might think that they are correct.
They aren't.
Let me 'splain:
Let me 'splain:
