The CDC has released updated contraceptive guidance for health care providers, emphasizing patient autonomy and evidence-based recommendations to support high-quality, equitable contraceptive care.
The American Academy of Pediatrics updates contraception guidelines for adolescents, emphasizing access, confidentiality, equity, and person-centered counseling.
"Reducing patient administrative burdens may represent relatively low-resource, high-impact approaches to improving postpartum health and well-being," explained researchers.
Over-the-counter access to progestin-only oral contraceptives shows higher use among patients with prior pregnancies and those not receiving recent contraceptive counseling.
Pregnant women with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before conceiving were significantly less likely to suffer from hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of preconception nutrition in reducing pregnancy complications. - Research presented at NUTRITION 2024
A recent article explores the surge in demand for permanent birth control post the overturning of Roe v. Wade, shedding light on the experiences of young individuals seeking sterilization procedures.
Researchers study found that initiating hormonal contraceptives postpartum was associated with an increased risk of depression within 12 months after childbirth.