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:

Gynecological Exams

All my concerns and questions were answered and addressed

Review for Danielle Garten, PA-C

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Garrett and lady who did mammogram were very professional and nice.

Review for Sheli Garrett-Albaugh, DO, FACOG

Annual Well Woman Exam

Great communication with dr hunter

Review for Christine Hunter, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Wright is kind, thoughtful and detailed. He listens and is reassuring.

Review for John R. Wright Jr., MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Travis is always positive, respectful and knowledgeable. I'm so thankful for her care over the years. Finding someone who stays with her patients is a gift these days and I am so grateful for her service as a doctor.

Review for Stacy Travis, MD

Follow-up

Staff is nice and efficient. Dr. Dillard takes time to fully evaluate issues. She makes me feel like my time is valuable. She doesn’t rush me through my exam, she truly cares about my health!

Review for Naima Dillard, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everyone was extremely kind. Dr Murphy is exceptional. She makes you feel at ease.

Review for Brooke Murphy, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

It didn't take long for Dr. Barlow to see me after checking in and being seen by the nurse, which was nice. I appreciated how thorough Dr. Barlow was and she opened up the floor for questions several times to make sure I was comfortable and my concerns were addressed.

Review for Tanneisha Barlow, MD, FACOG

Gynecological Problem Visit

Great concern for my well being

Review for Andrea Roche, MD, FACOG

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

I was treated with care and my questions were answered.

Review for Philip Deibel, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Always friendly and very informative

Review for Myron Strickland, MD

Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

She listened to my concerns and offered suggestions. She included clinical trial data information.

Review for Mary Goodwin, MD, MA

Treatment / Procedure

Excellent care, thorough

Review for Alan Segal, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

My nurse and doctor were both friendly and attentive. I didn't feel rushed and I felt like all of my questions were answered.

Review for Jennifer Sandbulte, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Nan is such a warm kind person and she put me at ease. She cares. She was also thorough with her questions, and she listened to my responses.

Review for Nan Nussman, FNP

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Dr. Walsh is very professional and caring.

Review for Alicia Walsh, MD

Breast Exam

Provider pleasant and answered all my questions

Review for Rachel Thomasson, ARPN, FNP-C

Treatment / Procedure

Level of care and professionalism.

Review for Naima Dillard, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Larrabee is as usual highly professional yet personable and kind. He is highly adept at patient management, always skillfully adding appropriate levity to stressful procedures.

Review for Jon Larrabee, MD

IUD Insertion / Removal

Great experience and good bedside manner

Review for Kirk Matthews, Jr., MD, FACOG

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