Family Planning & Contraception

Family Planning & Contraception services offered in West Toledo, Toledo, OH

When you need to make informed, deeply personal decisions about your reproductive health and future, family planning and contraception provide the tools to achieve your goals. Whether you’re considering growing your family, spacing out pregnancies, or exploring your contraceptive options, Erin C. Marten, DNP, CNM, MPH, helps you fully understand your options and make the choices that best honor the life you want to lead. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Marten, call the Solace Health and Wellness office in Toledo, Ohio, which is near Toledo, or book an appointment online today.

Family Planning & Contraception Q & A

What are family planning and contraception?

Every family is unique, and family planning helps you make safe, timely, and self-respecting decisions about when and how you grow your family. It helps you achieve your goals while considering your lifestyle, health, and finances.

Contraception can be a part of those goals when you’ve chosen to wait for pregnancy or want to avoid it entirely. Both are tools that promote your reproductive health by ensuring you have safe, science-backed advice and access to resources.

What contraception options can assist my family planning goals?

There are various contraception options, and Erin helps you find what works for your needs, lifestyles, and preferences. They include:

Hormonal methods

Hormonal methods include birth control pills, patches, vaginal rings, and injections.

Barrier methods

Methods like male and female condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps physically block sperm from reaching the egg. An added benefit is the reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)

This type of birth control includes intrauterine devices (IUDs), both hormonal and nonhormonal (copper), and implants if you want extended protection (3-10 years) without frequent maintenance.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy if you’ve experienced contraceptive failure or had unprotected sex.

Permanent methods

If you know you don’t want children in the future, irreversible contraceptive methods include tubal ligation for women and vasectomy for men.

What do family planning and contraception involve?

Erin tailors your discussions and treatments to your goals. She can assist with:

Fertility awareness and education

You can track menstrual cycles and ovulation patterns to avoid or achieve pregnancy naturally.

Preconception health

Preconception health helps prepare for a healthy pregnancy by addressing medical conditions and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Fertility treatments

Erin may encourage you to explore options like ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), or in vitro fertilization (IVF) if you’re struggling with fertility challenges.

Pregnancy and postpartum care

Support from Solace Health and Wellness benefits your pregnancy from start to finish, ensures a better recovery, and prioritizes your well-being after childbirth.

Family planning is about creating a plan that reflects your values, health, and long-term aspirations. If you have questions or want medical guidance while navigating complex decisions, Erin can help. Call Solace Health and Wellness or book your consultation online today to meet your family planning and contraception needs.

Family Planning & Contraception