An individual who gave birth one day ago desires a contracep…

An individual who gave birth one day ago desires a contraceptive method prior to hospital discharge later today. They are currently breastfeeding and recovering from a repaired third-degree perineal laceration. Based on clinical judgment, which contraceptive option is the most appropriate?

A midwife reviews the laboratory results of a postpartum pat…

A midwife reviews the laboratory results of a postpartum patient on the first day after delivery. The complete blood count (CBC) shows a white blood cell (WBC) count of 18,000, and the patient’s temperature is 99.4°F. What is the most appropriate course of action?