She is currently unemployed and understands that she will need to begin working in order to keep her welfare benefits. She is not ready for a tubal ligation, but wants a birth control method that is highly effective. She is planning to breastfeed her son for at least three months. Lives with her partner and two children ages 5 and 3 in public housing. Partner works occasionally as contract laborer.
Parents live close by and mother frequently baby-sits.
DK is interested in vocational training to become a computer technician and hopes to pursue this next year on a part time basis. Health insurance through Medicaid, has AFDC, and welfare benefits. States no use of cigarettes or illicit drugs, occasional alcohol, no sexual or physical abuse. Give pros and cons of each, taking into consideration her history. She has made an appointment to discuss her concerns about birth control.