Feasibility of Immediate Postpartum Long-acting Reversible Contraception Implementation

Immediate Postpartum LARC Implementation: Pilot Study at Michigan Medicine

The objective of this study is to test and disseminate tools that drive successful immediate postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) implementation. The long-term goal is to reduce unintended pregnancy soon after childbirth by increasing access to immediate postpartum LARC for women who desire it.

Based on previous work, the investigators have generated a toolkit to guide the integration of immediate postpartum LARC services into widespread clinical practice. In the proposed work, this toolkit will be used to initiate immediate postpartum LARC services in a single site with low baseline immediate postpartum LARC uptake (Michigan Medicine). The investigators will conduct a feasibility study using mixed methods to assess acceptability and appropriateness of toolkit items; patient experience of care; immediate postpartum LARC utilization rate; and prenatal contraceptive counseling rate.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female (patients)
• Pregnant (patients)
• Receiving obstetrical care at Michigan Medicine (patients)
• L&D provider at Michigan Medicine (providers)

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-English speaking
• unable to provide informed consent