Family Planning/ Contraception

Family Planning/Contraception

In your postpartum care, you might also want to discuss options for contraception. Even if you know you want more children, the time between your delivery and getting pregnant again should be about 24 months for your health and the health of your babies. Your UWH of The Carolinas OB/GYN will go over your options for contraception so you can choose the method that will work best for you.

Some contraception considerations will include:

Timing of the particular birth control method. Some options can be started immediately after you give birth, while others should wait a few weeks after delivery.
Whether you decide to breastfeed. While most birth control options are safe to use while you are breastfeeding, some can have a small chance of affecting your milk supply during the first few weeks.
The effectiveness of the method after you have experienced pregnancy. Some options for contraception do not work as well in women who have given birth.

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of The Carolinas:

09/27/2023

Treatment / Procedure

Very professional and informative!

09/27/2023

Breast Exam

Dr Beeson was very personable and thorough. She made feel very comfortable.

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

The wait itself was long, but Jessica is always great

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Clark was recommended to me by my former, physician, Dr. Robert E. Littleton. He told me that his wife, Mrs. Littleton was a patient of Dr. Clark's. Dr. Clark is a great listener and takes special care to share needed information. She gave time for my husband and I to talk as well. My husband was very happy to be a part of the appointment this Monday. It was necessary, she thought for me to have another bone density test and arranged for us to stay after the appointment and have this test. This was a great help as we live quite a distance in North Raleigh from Rex. Dr. Clark is warm and friendly. I am fortunate to have her as a doctor.

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Ann Martin is congenial, professional and has an aptitude for putting me at ease.

09/27/2023

OB Care

Got everything I needed done timely and the doctors and nurses were thorough and answered all my questions.

09/27/2023

Candidiasis / Yeast Infection

Beth Lane is always attentive to my needs and listens to me. I feel she truly cares about me and I do not feel rushed. I appreciate her care for patients.

09/27/2023

OB Care

My provider actually sat and talked with me and explained things in a way I could understand. She made me feel like my concerns or questions weren't crazy and answered them honestly

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Goodwin is very kind, thorough, and knowledgeable.

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Erika Clark has phenomenal bedside manners. She explained in detail what she was doing while examining me. Made me feel like a human and not a number.

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Medical assistant was not very friendly

09/27/2023

Gynecological Exams

I always feel like Dr. Roberts is really listening to me. She makes me feel like she cares about me.

09/27/2023

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I was greeted very warmly and everything was explained to a t! Awesome bedside manner.

09/27/2023

Gynecological Exams

Office staff friendly. Doctor saw me on time. Doctor and nurse very friendly, personable and make the visit as pleasant as can be. I felt heard and feel my issues are being addressed very well. I have full confidence in my Doctor and appreciate her!

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Professional, knowledgeable, helpful

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

I appreciate that Dr. Freeman is very personable and relatable. She's very transparent and listens.

09/27/2023

Pap Smear

Office and staff were very professional. However, the wait time in the exam room was over 30 minutes. Way to long to wait undressed in a gown.

09/27/2023

Blood Draw

First time meeting Dr. Wright due to Dr. Hawes retiring. Comfortable, professional appointment. Dr Wright was attentive to my history and reason for visit. Very pleased with visit.

09/27/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Very personable, actually listens.

09/26/2023

Annual Well Woman Exam

Both Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Chelsie were fabulous!! Never had either of them before, and they made me feel so welcomed and like I had known them for years. All of the staff was extremely nice!

Family Planning/ Contraception