Adolescent Postpartum Contraceptive Counseling Intervention

Evaluation of a Brief Standardized Postpartum Counseling Intervention's Effect on Repeat Pregnancy Rates Contraceptive Choice/Use/Continuation/Satisfaction in Adolescents

Postpartum contraceptive counseling varies widely in its provision; no standardized practice has been well-established by the literature. We intend to evaluate how directed postpartum contraceptive counseling to adolescents aged 14-19 affects key outcomes over time. Subjects will be randomized to receive either the standardized contraceptive counseling intervention or routine postpartum care. We will then assess the difference in repeat pregnancy rates between the two groups

Inclusion Criteria:

• 14-19 years old
• primiparous
• immediately postpartum
• delivery of a full term live singleton infant (>37 weeks) at HUP

Exclusion Criteria:

• not planning to reside in/near Philadelphia for the next year