Book contents
- Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Copyright page
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Contributors
- Section 1 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health Aspects and Prevention in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Section 2 Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Section 2A Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Contraception
- Section 2B Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 36 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 37 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 38 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 39 Termination of Pregnancy at Different Gestational Phases
- Chapter 40 Post-abortion Care
- Section 2C Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Infertility
- Section 2D Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Section 3 Sexual Healthcare
- Section 4 Sexual and Reproductive Health Indicators and Policies
- Index
- References
Chapter 40 - Post-abortion Care
from Section 2B - Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Termination of Pregnancy
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 January 2024
- Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Copyright page
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Contributors
- Section 1 Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Public Health Aspects and Prevention in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Section 2 Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Section 2A Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Contraception
- Section 2B Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 36 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 37 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 38 Termination of Pregnancy
- Chapter 39 Termination of Pregnancy at Different Gestational Phases
- Chapter 40 Post-abortion Care
- Section 2C Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: Infertility
- Section 2D Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Section 3 Sexual Healthcare
- Section 4 Sexual and Reproductive Health Indicators and Policies
- Index
- References
Summary
The aftercare provided to a patient following an abortion, or a termination of pregnancy, can improve the safety and the patient’s experience. The content and amount of aftercare required will depend on the patient’s circumstances, method of abortion and whether it was safe or unsafe [1]. Here we aim to discuss the basic principles of abortion aftercare such as what and how to provide information to patients. We go on to discuss reduction of complications and how to manage those that do arise. Furthermore, the importance of contraception within post-abortion care mustn’t be neglected as it reduces future unwanted pregnancies and therefore abortions.
- Type
- Chapter
- Information
- Textbook of Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health , pp. 243 - 248Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2024