Family Planning with a nurse midwife provider

Family Planning

University of Iowa Health Care offers safe, effective family planning tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and overall health.
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1-319-356-2294
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1-800-777-8442

When—or whether—to have children is one of the most important decisions you'll make.  

The UI Health Care family planning team helps people who want to prevent or delay pregnancy or need advice about an unplanned pregnancy.  

We listen carefully and respectfully to your wishes and concerns. Our team has the expertise and specialized training to guide you through family planning, including: 

  • Birth control medications, devices, and procedures 
  • Contraception advice for people with complex medical issues 
  • Counseling on options for abnormal or unintended pregnancy 
  • Management of miscarriage 
  • Medications and procedures that are used to interrupt pregnancy  

Whatever your situation, we're here to help, compassionately and confidentially.

Providing the care that's right for you

Our commitment to patient-centered care means that our top priority is making sure you feel heard. 

When you consult with a member of our team, we'll begin with an in-depth conversation about your goals, preferences, and health. 

With that information, we'll walk you through the most evidence-based, up-to-date options that fit your needs. 

Same-day birth control

If you're seeking birth control, we'll get you started as quickly as possible on the method you choose.  

For example, if you want a contraceptive implant or IUD, we aim to place it the same day as your consultation. We’ll also discuss your options to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible when we insert your IUD.    

You can choose to receive care from the type of provider you prefer. Our team includes gynecologists, midwives, and nurse practitioners.    

Options that fit your situation and lifestyle

We offer the full spectrum of family planning care, including options for people with chronic conditions, abnormal pregnancies, and unintended pregnancies. 

Care for complex family planning needs

Our team includes a board-certified specialist in complex family planning. 

If you have medical challenges that could make birth control or pregnancy more complicated, we'll help you find a solution. 

You may want to work with our team if you have: 

  • A seizure disorder 
  • Diabetes 
  • High blood pressure 
  • History of blood clots 
  • History of organ transplant 
  • History of bariatric surgery 
  • Medications that can decrease birth control's effectiveness 
Counseling and care from a team of experts

If you have an abnormal or unintended pregnancy, we'll talk you through your options frankly and thoughtfully.

Your team might include UI Health Care specialists in:  

Whatever option you choose, we work to make sure you have the support you need throughout the process.  

We can connect you with our colleagues in UI Health Care Women's Wellness and Counseling. They specialize in compassionate care for women with mental health concerns related to reproductive health.

Family planning tests and treatments

Family planning conditions treated

  • Ectopic pregnancy 
  • Heavy periods (menorrhagia) 
  • High-risk pregnancy 
  • Unplanned pregnancy 
  • Uterine bleeding 

Our Care Team

Holly Bolger, DO portrait

Holly
Bolger
DO

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.87 out of 5 (444 ratings)
Elyse Brock, MD portrait

Elyse
Brock
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
  • Supportive and Palliative Care
4.61 out of 5 (126 ratings)
Lauren E. Coyne, MD portrait

Lauren E.
Coyne
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.58 out of 5 (519 ratings)
Joseph Ehle, MD portrait

Joseph
Ehle
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.83 out of 5 (320 ratings)
Kelly L. Ferroni, MD portrait

Kelly L.
Ferroni
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.89 out of 5 (337 ratings)
Michael L. Haugsdal, MD portrait

Michael L.
Haugsdal
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.81 out of 5 (586 ratings)
Kathryn J. Huber-Keener, MD, PhD portrait

Kathryn J.
Huber-Keener
MD, PhD

  • Cancer
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.85 out of 5 (656 ratings)
Flavia Lessa, MD portrait

Flavia
Lessa
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA portrait

Rachel
Maassen
MD, MBA

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.92 out of 5 (886 ratings)
Miriam Murray, MD portrait

Miriam
Murray
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.89 out of 5 (545 ratings)
Stephanie Radke, MD portrait

Stephanie
Radke
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.60 out of 5 (398 ratings)
Sarah Shaffer, DO portrait

Sarah
Shaffer
DO

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.89 out of 5 (1,232 ratings)
Jami L Shepard, MD portrait

Jami L
Shepard
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
Laura L. Steers, MD portrait

Laura L.
Steers
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.77 out of 5 (242 ratings)
Kelly Ward, MD portrait

Kelly
Ward
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.94 out of 5 (1,216 ratings)
Lori S. Wenzel, MD portrait

Lori S.
Wenzel
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
E. Hakan Duran, MD portrait

E. Hakan
Duran
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.72 out of 5 (608 ratings)
Abey Eapen, MBBS, PhD, FCRI portrait

Abey
Eapen
MBBS, PhD, FCRI

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.78 out of 5 (638 ratings)
Jessica Kresowik, MD portrait

Jessica
Kresowik
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.89 out of 5 (896 ratings)
Abigail C. Mancuso, MD portrait

Abigail C.
Mancuso
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.88 out of 5 (561 ratings)
Andrea L. Greiner, MD portrait

Andrea L.
Greiner
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.45 out of 5 (651 ratings)
Mark Santillan, MD, PhD portrait

Mark
Santillan
MD, PhD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.65 out of 5 (436 ratings)
Colette Gnade, MD portrait

Colette
Gnade
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.76 out of 5 (156 ratings)
Abbey J. Hardy-Fairbanks, MD portrait

Abbey J.
Hardy-Fairbanks
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.87 out of 5 (809 ratings)
Lastascia Coleman, CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM portrait

Lastascia
Coleman
CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.76 out of 5 (233 ratings)
Laura Dellos, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Laura
Dellos
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.82 out of 5 (708 ratings)
Megan Drey, CNM, ARNP, MSN, CLC portrait

Megan
Drey
CNM, ARNP, MSN, CLC

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.74 out of 5 (198 ratings)
Katie Gassman, CNM, ARNP, MSM portrait

Katie
Gassman
CNM, ARNP, MSM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
Amber Goodrich, CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM portrait

Amber
Goodrich
CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.78 out of 5 (288 ratings)
Bree Herring, CNM, ARNP, MSN, DNP portrait

Bree
Herring
CNM, ARNP, MSN, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.62 out of 5 (202 ratings)
Kelly Horn, ARNP, DNP, CNM portrait

Kelly
Horn
ARNP, DNP, CNM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.75 out of 5 (43 ratings)
Sarah Jones, CNM, ARNP, MSN, NP-C portrait

Sarah
Jones
CNM, ARNP, MSN, NP-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.64 out of 5 (161 ratings)
Rosemary Onduso, CNM, ARNP, DNP portrait

Rosemary
Onduso
CNM, ARNP, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.20 out of 5 (37 ratings)
Meredith Parizek, CNM, ARNP, DNP portrait

Meredith
Parizek
CNM, ARNP, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.73 out of 5 (164 ratings)
Jaclyn R. Roman, CNM, ARNP, MS, CLC portrait

Jaclyn R.
Roman
CNM, ARNP, MS, CLC

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.66 out of 5 (427 ratings)
Christina M. Shutters, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Christina M.
Shutters
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.57 out of 5 (381 ratings)
Kimberly K. Sprague, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Kimberly K.
Sprague
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.49 out of 5 (190 ratings)
Andrina M. Timmins, CNM, ARNP, MSN, WHNP portrait

Andrina M.
Timmins
CNM, ARNP, MSN, WHNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.53 out of 5 (170 ratings)
Nikki Goff, DNP, ARNP, RN, WHNP-BC portrait

Nikki
Goff
DNP, ARNP, RN, WHNP-BC

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.92 out of 5 (1,678 ratings)
Allie Wampler, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC portrait

Allie
Wampler
MSN, RN, WHNP-BC

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.79 out of 5 (513 ratings)
Alyssa Wood, ARNP, DNP portrait

Alyssa
Wood
ARNP, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.79 out of 5 (80 ratings)
Brooke Einsweiler, PA-C portrait

Brooke
Einsweiler
PA-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.84 out of 5 (168 ratings)
Elizabeth Graf, PA-C portrait

Elizabeth
Graf
PA-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.76 out of 5 (733 ratings)

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Locations and Offices

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Clinic (3 PFP)
31500 Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP)
Elevator M, Level 3
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
Interior image of the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic front desk at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Obstetrics and Gynecology - North Dodge
Suite 1000
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
OBGYN North Dodge main entrance location photo
In Iowa City, North Dodge Street
1360 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iowa City, Jefferson Street
Suite 201
Level 2
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
IC Midwifery Jefferson Street Office
In Iowa City, Jefferson Street
540 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Family Medicine - Muscatine
1-563-263-0339
Clinic
Exterior image of Muscatine location on 3465 Mulberry Ave
In Muscatine, Mulberry Avenue
3465 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA 52761
Iowa River Landing - Floor 3
Third Floor
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Lobby photo of the third floor of Iowa River Landing
In Coralville, Iowa River Landing
105 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedar Rapids
Suite 1200
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
Exterior image of Cedar Rapids 10th street location
In Cedar Rapids, 10th Street SE
411 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iowa River Landing
Third Floor
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Lobby photo of the third floor of Iowa River Landing
In Coralville, Iowa River Landing
105 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Muscatine
1-563-263-0339
Clinic
Exterior image of Muscatine location on 3465 Mulberry Ave
In Muscatine, Mulberry Avenue
3465 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA 52761
UI Health Care Center for Advanced Reproductive Care
Suite 2000
1-319-356-8483
Clinic
Infertility care clinic location check in desk
In Iowa City, North Dodge Street
1360 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Center for Reproductive Care – Urbandale
1-515-336-6562
Clinic
Center for Reproductive Care, Urbandale, UI Health Care
In Urbandale, 86th Street
2901 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Davenport, Dexter Court
1-563-355-2244
Clinic
Interior photo of the women's health clinic in Davenport
In Davenport, Dexter Court
3385 Dexter Court, Pavilion 3, Suite 110, Davenport, IA 52807
Washington–400 East Polk Street
1-800-777-8442
Exterior image of washington location on Tyler Street
In Washington, 400 E. Polk St.
400 E. Polk St., Washington County Hospital, Specialty Clinic, Washington, IA 52353
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