Maternity Nursing: Preconception

Learn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.

Oral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.

Learn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!