Planning for pregnancy (or to prevent pregnancy) reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes and improves the health of women and their families. Other parts of well-woman care, such as taking a complete sexual history, also inform this discussion. The CDC suggests using the following open-ended questions to encourage patients to consider their reproductive wishes and plans. Discussion of your patient’s answers also provides opportunities for education about contraception and other health issues that can impact her well being during pregnancy.
Would you like to have any (more) children at any time in your future?