You will be involved in a variety of activities when you help women or mothers in their post-abortion or postpartum period (see box below). Your primary activity is to discuss family planning needs and to ensure protection against sexually transmitted diseases. You can also give information and counselling about short- and long-term method choices, their effectiveness, and side effects. Once a woman has reached an informed choice, you should give her, or refer her for the relevant family planning method. Do not forget to make a follow-up appointment.