Family Planning

Family planning offers the chance for you to shape the structure of your family in a way that aligns with you and your partner’s needs and desires. It’s an active process that’s made easy when you partner with the expert team of Southern OBGYN in Valdosta, Georgia. Come in for a personalized visit to learn more about how family planning can work for you. You can reach the office online or by phone today.

What are the benefits of family planning?

Family planning is the process through which a woman or couple makes conscious decisions about whether, when, and how to construct their family. It’s a process made easier by the current availability of numerous contraception options, but family planning was in use long before modern birth control arrived on the scene. 

The opportunity to choose how to shape your family is a powerful one and can shape your overall life. For example, women who are pursuing a career path can determine the best time for a pregnancy and early motherhood. This empowers women to continue their careers while also enjoying all that parenthood has to offer. 

Family planning also allows women to determine the best possible spacing between multiple births. For some, spacing pregnancies close together is the preferred path and can make it easier to raise multiple children. Others prefer to give their bodies a period of rest between pregnancies and to have more of an age gap between siblings.  

What are the tools used in family planning?

Birth control is one of the most important tools used in family planning. Contraception allows women to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Some options provide short-term protection, and others provide protection for months or even years. 

Fertility counseling is also an important aspect of family planning. Women can learn how to best prepare their bodies for pregnancy and childbirth. Your provider can also give you the information you need to understand how your fertility might change as you age. 

Working with your women’s health specialist is the best way to learn more about what to expect from pregnancy and how the experience of motherhood changes after having your first baby. 

Can I bring my partner in for family planning visits?

Many women choose to include their partner in family planning visits. Partners play an essential role in helping a woman navigate pregnancy as well as in raising children. Including them in family planning visits is a great way to make sure everyone has a chance to have their questions answered. 

In addition, the topics raised during family planning sessions can be a great starting point for a couple to have their private discussions about parenthood. Call or click to schedule a family planning visit at your earliest convenience.