Sexual and Reproductive Health
This page provides online resources and documents for providers about a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues.
All publications are in PDF format. You need to have Adobe Reader to read PDF files. Some of our literature is available in print. Call 311 for more information.
Contraception
- Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Statement of Principles (2017) (PDF)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Best Practices for Adolescents and Adults (2018) (PDF)
- Webinar: “Patient-Centered Contraceptive Counseling: A Shared Decision Making Approach (2016) (PDF)
- Webinar: “Post-Abortion Contraception – Review of the Recent Literature and Overview of Sexual and Reproductive Justice”(PDF)
- NYS Medicaid Family Planning Services: Frequently Asked Questions (2015, PDF)
- Medicaid Fee-for-Service Billing for Family Planning (PDF)
- Quick Guide to Contraception (PDF)
- Breastfeeding and Birth Control Poster (PDF)
Other languages: [Español]
Breastfeeding
- New York City Breastfeeding Hospital Collaborative Request for Applications (RFA) (2017) (PDF)
- Changes to NYCRR Title 10 Section 405.21, Perinatal Services and Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights Webinar (12.20.2016)
- Mobile Milk Postcard (PDF) [Version 2] Other languages: [Español]
- Presentation: Family Planning for the Breastfeeding Woman (PDF)
- The New York City Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding Prenatal Curriculum (PDF)
- Who Can Help You with Breastfeeding - Prenatal Curriculum Handout #1 (PDF)
- Why Exclusive Breastfeeding? - Prenatal Curriculum Handout #2 (PDF)
- Making Breastfeeding the Norm: A Report on Breastfeeding Rates & Supportive Practices in New York City Hospitals (2013) (PDF)
- Breastfeeding Is Welcome Here Signs (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] [中文] [Creole] [Русский] [عربي] [정의] [বাংলা] [اُردو] - Breastfeeding Resource Guide (PDF)
- Hospital Crib Signs:
- I'm a BOY! (PDF)
- I'm a GIRL! (PDF)
- NYS Model Breastfeeding Policy (PDF)
- Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights
- Breastfeeding in New York City Hospitals, 2009 (PDF)
Teen Sexual and Reproductive Health
Consent and Reporting
- Adolescents' Reproductive Health Rights
- Palm Card (PDF)
- Sterilization Reporting
- Sexual History Form (PDF)
Infant Health
- SIDS & Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment - Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Moon RY, Pediatrics. 2011 Nov;128(5):1030-9
- Beliefs & Practices Regarding SIDS Risk Reduction Among African-American Mothers, Fathers, & Caregivers in NYC (PDF)
- SIDS Risk Reduction: Letter to Hospitals (2004) (PDF)
- Strategies for SIDS Risk Reduction: Family-Centered Strategies for Health Care Providers (PDF)
- Infant Feeding Survey (2000) (PDF)
Pregnancy
- Information & Services for Pregnancy & Baby Care
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Service Area Map (PDF)
- Nurse-Family Partnership Client Referral Form (PDF)
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Client Handout (for referred clients) (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] | [Français] - NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Poster (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] | [Français] - NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Client Brochure (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] | [Français] - Nurse-Family Partnership "My Nurse" Comic Book (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] - Prenatal Passport (PDF)
- Maternal Hemorrhage
- Prenatal Care Appointment Survey. Barriers to Accessing Prenatal Care in New York City (2001) (PDF)
Transgender Health
- Transgender Women & HIV Prevention in New York City: A Needs Assessment (New York City Health Department) (PDF)
(Full Report) (PDF) - Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
- Primary Care Protocols for Transgender Patient Care
- 10 Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss with Their Healthcare Care Provider (Gay & Lesbian Medical Association)
- Health Bulletin: How Patients Can Find and Talk to LGBTQ-knowledgable Providers
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Continuing Education Curriculum About Teens
Teen sexual health topics are often not included in the required annual continuing education courses for pharmacists. The following accredited, four-part curriculum on teen sexual and reproductive health offers modules and a test for three continuing education credits through the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York. It provides a unique opportunity for pharmacists to better understand the needs of teen patients and how to best serve them.
The first 200 registrants can take the test for free.
- Pharmacists' Guide for Meeting Teens' Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs (PDF)
- Module 1: Introduction to Teen Sexual and Reproductive Health (PDF)
- Module 2: Minors' Rights in New York State (PDF)
- Module 3: Preventing Unintended Pregnancies and STIs (PDF)
- Module 4: Encounters with Teens in the Pharmacy (PDF)