I reach for the CDC US MEC app at almost every contraception visit; it flags category 3/4 conditions fast and helps me tailor options in under two minutes. What patient-friendly visuals or printables are you pairing with it in the room — especially for postpartum counseling and adolescents?
I keep a laminated Bedsider one-pager with a little “breastfeeding-friendly” stamp I added, then circle 1–2 MEC-compatible options in the room and stick a QR so teens can review later: All Birth Control Options | Filter by Type, Effectiveness, Privacy & More. Small caveat — ACOG’s postpartum flyer reads a bit dense for adolescents, so the visuals + QR have better uptake; want the template file I use?
I pair the MEC app with ACOG’s “Postpartum Birth Control” one-pager (https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/postpartum-birth-control) and a simple icon grid — green dot for breastfeeding‑safe, star for quick start — then I send them out with a wallet‑size top‑two summary. For teens, one QR to Planned Parenthood’s method comparison keeps the “menu board” vibe without homework. Want my icon key template?