Overview
This unit describes how to conduct a clinical assessment before uterine evacuation with medicines and/or MVA, including for postabortion care. Additionally, it reviews medical eligibility, contraindications, and precautions for uterine evacuation with medicines and/or MVA.
Objectives
By the end of this unit, participants will:
- Describe how to conduct a clinical assessment before uterine evacuation with medicines and/or MVA, including for postabortion care.
- Discuss medical eligibility, contraindications, and precautions for uterine evacuation with medicines and/or MVA.
Timing & Methodology
Total: 45 minutes
- 25 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Postabortion Care Presentation Case Studies
- 20 minutes: Case Studies (Method Choice) and Group Discussion
Preparation
- Print, download, and gather materials
Resources Available Online
- Refer to the Facilitator's Guide for the Detailed Session Guide and list of materials needed for this unit
- Presentation
- Participant Workbook
- “Pregnancy Dating and Labs Resource” (see page 17) from Clinical Practice Handbook for Safe Abortion