LARC Resources, Best Practices & FAQs

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

• Post-partum Contraceptive Access Initiative provides an online resource hub on topics such as clinical best practices, contraceptive counseling, and implementation of IPP LARC. All resources are free, open access, and downloadable.
• LARC Help Desk is a free technical assistance service that is open to both ACOG Fellows and non-members.
• COVID-19 FAQs provide clinical guidance around COVID-19 for providers, including around providing and optimizing contraception and post-partum LARC.

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

• LARC Resources includes peer-reviewed journal articles, guidance, and video tools.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

• ASTHO provides resources and learnings on Increasing Access to Contraception including many webinars, fact sheets, and state-specific stories on post-partum LARC.

National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH)

• LARC Toolkits- This page includes toolkits created with NIRH's LARC Access Project partners that provide general guidance on LARC, including creating effective referral pathways for LARC providers.

Various organizations, collaboratives, and governments have created state-specific post-partum LARC toolkits and resources. Below are some examples of state toolkits and resources:

• Florida
• Los Angeles County
• Tennessee
• Texas

ASTHO also has guidance on creating an immediate post-partum LARC toolkit.