A woman who is taking a progestin-only pill has just stopped nursing her 9-month-old infant and tells the primary care NP that she would like to space her children about 2 years apart.The NP should:

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Serum folate levels may be decreased by oral contraceptives.Women who become pregnant shortly after stopping oral contraceptive use may have a greater chance of birth defects.This woman should become pregnant in about 6 months if she wants to space her children 2 years apart,so she needs an oral contraceptive.Progestin-only pills are used only during lactation.

A Woman Who Is Taking a Progestin-Only Pill Has Just