PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH

Care before, during and after pregnancy for you and your baby

BIRTH CONTROL

Options for to meet your needs from "the pill" to permanent birth control

MENOPAUSE CARE

Your body is changing, we will help keep you through this transition

GYN SERVICES

Regular check-ups are the key to a healthy life, we're here for you

Birth Control

Birth control serves as a way to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of birth control depending on your needs. Understanding these birth control options helps you decide which option is best for you.

The Eastern Iowa Health Center Women’s Health Clinic provides information, education and supplies for many types of birth control such as:

Short-Term Birth Control

These methods are also known as short-acting methods. You must remember to use them on either a daily, weekly or monthly basis. One benefit of using short-term birth control is that these methods are easily reversible, meaning they are a great option if you would like to become pregnant soon.

Please ask your Eastern Iowa Health Center provider to learn more about which short-term option best suits your goals.

Some short-term options include:

Condoms (available for FREE at all EIHC locations)
Oral contraceptives (the pill)
Emergency contraception (Plan B)
Depo injection
Hormone patch
NuvaRing
Fertility-based awareness methods
Abstinence

Long-Term Birth Control (LARCs)

Long-term choices include intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants. These contraceptives are long-acting because they last from three to 10 years after insertion (depending on the device). Ask your Eastern Iowa Health Center provider to learn more about options such as:

Kyleena
Liletta
Mirena
Nexplanon
ParaGard
Skyla

Additional Services

Pregnancy testing, counseling and education
Sexually transmitted disease (STD), testing and treatment
HIV testing
Breast and pelvic exams
Cervical cancer screenings
Annual exams
Community education

Cost of Services

Eastern Iowa Health Center is a family planning provider through Title X. Family planning and Title X services costs are based on income levels and ability to pay.

To learn more about the cost of family planning services or to make an appointment, contact us today at 319.730.7300.

Resources

Here are some Title X and pregnancy resources in the Cedar Rapids community.

Planned Parenthood- Cedar Rapids Health Center
Cedar Rapids, IA | (877) 811- 7526
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/cedar-rapids/52402/cedar-rapids-health-center-3969-90380

Planned Parenthood North Central States
Iowa City, IA | (877) 811-7526
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-heartland

Ob-Gyn Associates, PC
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 368-5500
https://www.ob-gynassoc.com/?utm_source=gmb_auth

Cedar Rapids Ob-Gyn Specialists, PC
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 363-2682
https://www.cr-obgyn.com/

Emma Goldman Clinic for Women
Iowa City, IA | (319) 337-2111 | (800) 848-7684
www.emmagoldman.com

Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 364-8967
https://bridgehavencr.org/

Bethany Christian Services
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 832-2321
https://bethany.org/locations/us/iowa/des-moines

Iowa Department of Public Health
Pregnancy Resources
https://idph.iowa.gov/Bureau-of-Family-Health/Maternal-Health/Pregnancy-Resources

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

"I thought that I wouldn't be able to get quality pregnancy care without insurance. I was so happy to be wrong. The wonderful nurses and doctors at Eastern Iowa Women's Health Center provided me with amazing care. I will never go anywhere else." - Rania