Family Planning & Contraception
Family planning means determining when and whether to have children. Desert Rain Midwifery fully supports your autonomy in this realm and understands that each individual has a unique approach to family planning. Our role is to make sure you understand your fertility, address misinformation, and provide evidence-based options regardless of where you are at in your family planning process. We do not push any agenda. We are here to support your decisions around family planning.
Contraception
For those who desire contraception, the following options are available at Desert Rain:
Compatible with Breastfeeding
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Paragard IUD (non-hormonal, copper intrauterine device)
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Mirena IUD (progesterone intrauterine device)
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Progesterone-only birth control pills
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Caya (non-hormonal contoured diaphragm)
For Those Not Lactating
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All options in the breastfeeding section
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Combined birth control pill (estrogen and progesterone)
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Ring (estrogen and progesterone flexible ring inserted in vagina)
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Patch (estrogen and progesterone patch worn topically on the skin)
Additional options not available at Desert Rain, but we can refer you
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Nexplanon (progesterone rod inserted in arm, compatible with breastfeeding)
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Depo-Provera (progesterone shot, compatible with breastfeeding)
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Surgical sterilization (“tubes tied,” compatible with breastfeeding, permanent sterilization)
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Partner vasectomy (for those partnered with a male, compatible with breastfeeding, permanent sterilization)
Cycle Tracking
We are not experts in cycle tracking and there are numerous methods in existence. We are happy to share with you evidence around effectiveness of cycle tracking and things to consider when breastfeeding and cycle tracking.
Pregnancy Spacing
If you are unsure when you want to plan your next baby, we can review with you evidence-based recommendations for pregnancy spacing to optimize health of the mother/birthing person and reduce risk to your next pregnancy.
I’m Pregnant and I Don’t Want To or Can’t Be
Desert Rain Midwifery fully respects you as the expert in your own body and life. If you find yourself pregnant and cannot continue the pregnancy, we will discuss options with you and refer you to a provider who specializes in the medical care you need. Our midwives can provide any necessary aftercare, emotional and psychological support, and family planning services.
Ready to get started with evidence-based, whole-person care?