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Family planning allows members to achieve healthy birth spacing and family size.
Family Planning
If you or your partner are thinking of getting pregnant, talk to your doctor. They can share info about family planning, such as:
- Getting ready for pregnancy.
- Pregnancy testing and counseling.
- Exams and screenings.
- How to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Learning about these topics can help you make better choices.
…I think I am pregnant!
If you are sexually active, there's always a chance of getting pregnant! Get tested! Home pregnancy tests are a good way to find out.
If you are pregnant:
- Write down the date of your last period.
- Schedule a visit with your PCP or OB-GYN.
- Schedule transportation, if needed.
- Get some rest, eat a healthy diet and be active. Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, or being around smokers.
If you are not pregnant, think about your choices and talk to your doctor. He/she can help you figure out which family planning option is best for you.
Get a $30 gift card. How?
- Complete a prenatal visit in the first trimester (the first 3 months of pregnancy).
- Fill out the "first trimester form" with your doctor.
- Fax the form to KFHC.
- Receive gift card in the mail.
- Call 800.391.2000 to get your form today!
Source: Healthy People 2020
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