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Contraceptive Workshop for Midwives (Full Day Workshop)

Objective

This is a full day workshop aimed at assisting nurses and midwives working in the area of contraception and sexual health increase their knowledge of contraceptive options available to post-natal women.

Content

Progestogen-only pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Depo provera
Emergency contraception
Discuss contraindications, efficacy and side effects and what to use when
Pill teach safely
Post natal sexuality (optional)

Location	Dates	Registration Form
TBA	TBA	-

Contraceptive Update for Midwives (3 Hours)

Objective

To update midwives on postpartum contraception

Content

Progestogen-only pill

Combined oral contraceptive pill

Depo provera

Emergency contraception

IUD/IUS

Barrier methods

LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea Method)

FPA has received MOH funding to provide free courses on Contraception and Sexual Health to:

Registered Nurses, Independant Midwives, Public Health Nurses and Medical Practitioners, who are employed in Primary Health and / or GP Practice.

Participants must hold either a New Zealand Nursing, Midwifery or Medical Registration, and a current practicing certificate.

Places are strictly limited, so early registration is advisable.

There are a limited number of fee-paying places available to Nurses and Midwives.

Cost of courses are available on request.

Approved by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and allocated 3 points