Programs and Services
Education Programs:
Birth control, including abstinence and natural family planning
Sexually transmitted infections (STD) and HIV/AIDS
Decision-making and/or refusal skills
Puberty/Mother-Daughter program
Parent education/Family TALKS (talking and listening to kids about sexuality)
Healthy sexuality across the lifespan
Date rape/sexual assault
Women's health issues including perimenopause and menopause
Male STI(sexually Transmited Infections)counseling and Birth Control Counseling
Medical Services:
Affordable reproductive exams and birth control methods
Plan B emergency contraception
Screening, tests, and treatment for a healthy reproductive life
Screening tests for sexual health
Prenatal, birth and post birth care
Male STI testing and counseling
Madres Y Hijas
Si Ud quiere hablar sobre la pubertad o sexualidad con su(s) hija(s) pero no sabe como, contacte a la clinica de planificacion familiar. La clinica ofrece clases para asistir a madres y hijas en la plactica sobre como es para crecer y les provee a las madres la oportunidad de dar informacion apropiada a la edad de su hija en un grupo de apoyo.
Si tiene interes en participar en las platicas de "Madres y Hijas" llamele a Lisa Agnew-Santos de la clinica de planificacion familiar al (509)662-2013.
Temas Posibles
La pubertad:
- Cambios fisicos y biologicos
- Anatomia-cuerpso y partes del cuerpo
- El sistema reproductivo
- Emociones/hormonas
- El cicio menstrual
- Los productos menstraules (hygiene)
La Imagen del cuerpo:
- Amor propio/dignidad/confianza en si mismo
- La influencia de la prensa, radio y television
- Genetico y clases de cuerpo
- Desordenes de comer
Las habilidades de vida:
- Comunicacion
- Capacidad de hacer decisions buenas
- Relaciones/presion de amigos
- Habilidades negociables
Defeniendo los valores
Otros temas disponibles a petiticion
- La Familia Habla
Moms and Daughters
The Moon
A woman's menstrual cycle is her connection to the same universal rhythms that govern the ocean tides and the phases of the moon. Your menstrual cycle is highly affected by the moons movement. To learn more, check out the following link.
Menstrual Cycles: What Really Happens?
Pregnancy
Preparing for pregnancy
Your chances of getting pregnant are affected by your general state of health. It's important to take good care of yourself, which may mean:
- Adopting a healthier diet
- Start taking folic acid at least 3 months prior to conception
- Taking prenatal vitamins
- Getting regular exercise. Exercise can help reduce the elevated stress levels that many couples reach when trying to conceive.
- Eliminating alcohol to prevent the risks of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Quit smoking
Women who smoke during pregnancy have a greater risk of complications during labor, a greater risk of giving birth prematurely and of having babies of low birth weight.
As well as stopping smoking and alcohol, there are a number of steps you can take to help to avoid harm to your developing baby:
- See your doctor if you are taking medicines or other drugs for any reason
- Avoid all medicines that are not essential
- Do not take Ibuprofen
- Avoid eating soft cheeses, pate, soft boiled eggs, cold prepared meats, cook-chilled foods and liver
- Do not take Vitamin A tablets
- Avoid X-rays including dental X-rays
- Wear gloves for changing cat litter and gardening
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling uncooked meat
It is very important to check that you are immune to German Measles (Rubella) and Chicken Pox (Varicella) before you get pregnant. Prior to conception, find out if there are any hereditary problems in your family, such as Sickle Cell Anemia or Thalassemia. If hereditary problems do exist, make certain your doctor or midwife are aware before you stop using contraception.
Some sexually transmitted diseases (STD) can affect your fertility or be passed on to your baby. If you or your partner think that you might be at risk from an STD (including HIV) get tested!
Your partner
Your partner also needs to be as healthy as possible before you try to conceive. His health affects the number of sperm he produces and their quality. Giving up smoking and heavy drinking will maximize the chances of a healthy baby. Both smoking and heavy drinking reduce the number of sperm produced and sperm are more likely to be damaged.
Sperm are sensitive to heat. Tight jeans and underwear made from synthetic material may cause the temperature in the groin to become too high for healthy sperm to develop.
Conceiving
Conception is dependent upon a healthy egg being fertilized by a healthy sperm and becoming implanting in the womb. Ovulation is a woman's most fertile time of the month. Not every woman has a 28-day cycle, so understanding how your personal cycle works will help you determine your most fertile days. Fertilization usually occurs 12 to 24 hours after ovulation. Although some sperm may survive up to 7 days, an egg's life is considerably shorter.
If after 6 months you are not pregnant you might want to try to pinpoint the time when you ovulate more closely. If you don't get pregnant right away you are not unusual and it doesn't necessarily mean that you have a problem. Don't be ashamed or worried if you don't get pregnant after several months of trying. See your doctor or midwife for further information and help after trying for a year to conceive.
Other Resources
- Washington's Tobacco Quit Line
Contact the Tobacco Quit Line toll-free at:
1-877-270-STOP (1-877-270-7867);(Espanol) 1-877-2NO-FUME (1-877-266-3863);(Hearing Impaired) TTY 1-877-777-6534
- National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Resolve: The National Infertility Association
Centering Pregnancy Program
Family Planning offers the award-winning Centering Pregnancy for our prenatal clients. The Centering program is supported in part by United Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties
What is group prenatal care?
Group prenatal care is a non-traditional way to care for women during their pregnancy. You would be in a group with 5 to 8 other women who will all have their babies around the same time as you. So groups are a great chance to hear that other women are going through the same things as you are.
The groups meet for 10 sessions throughout your pregnancy. In each session, you will have some private time with your midwife. You will have a chance to talk about your pregnancy, and how to care for your baby.
When?
Group prenatal care begins when you are 16 to 20 weeks pregnant, and continues through most of your pregnancy. You will have your first exam before you join the group.
Who?
Group prenatal care is for any pregnant woman who wants to learn more about her pregnancy. Groups are led by your midwives and a health educator. You can bring your partner, a friend, or family member if you want to, but please do not bring children.
How?
Groups start frequently. You will be invited to join a group with other women who are due during the same time period.
Why Groups?
Groups:
- Honor women's need for connection
- Encourage active involvement
- Share learning and experiences
- Provide for information
- Are fun and interesting
Benefits
- Get to meet other pregnant women and make new friends
- No waiting! Group will start and end on time.
- Your prenatal care will occur in the group. No need to make separate visits for lab tests.
- Your feedback will help us develop a better way to give prenatal care to you and other women.
- Spend more time with your midwife
- Be more active in your prenatal care
- Childbirth education occurs within the group - no need to attend extra classes.
- Snacks will be available at every group session
Join Us!
Be a part of the first Centering Pregnancy Program in Washington State at Family Planning in Wenatchee. Our Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM, ARNP) is Stacy Stubblefield.
If you would like to join group, please contact Lisa Agnew-Santos at (509) 662-2013 to set up an appointment.
Remember, our nurse-midwives have a 24 hour, 7 days a week availability via pager to help you with concerns outside of group or regular clinic hours.This is for emergencies only.