Family Planning

Family planning involves more than making the decision to become parents. Though most pregnancies are carried out without complication, there is substantial benefit to family planning with your experienced Chicago OBGYN. At Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C., we support the idea that every woman has the opportunity to be in charge of her future and are happy to provide information and assistance in the area of family planning.

Access to the right information and contraceptives greatly improves a woman's control over her life and livelihood. More so, family planning care is essential part of health care for today's woman. Obtaining care from your gynecologist in Chicago enables you to act with responsibility, to protect your health, and to plan for your family in your own time.

Pregnancy prevention

Approximately 50 percent of the pregnancies that occur in our country are unplanned. The issues that may stem from an unplanned pregnancy, such as decreased opportunity for education, and poor physical and emotional health, can alter not only a woman's life but the life of her child or children, and partner.

Whether you want to prevent pregnancy or start a family, the professionals at Northwestern Women's Health Associates provide care that will help you reach your desired outcome. Our physicians and staff can also address concerns you may have about sexual and reproductive health.

The first step in family planning is often centered on the topic of birth control. A woman may choose from prescription contraceptives or over-the-counter birth control. The common methods of pregnancy prevention all have advantages and disadvantages. Your needs are important to us, and we provide a number of options for contraception. Through personalized care, we help each of our patients find the type of birth control that best suits her needs.

In addition to discussing temporary birth control such as oral contraceptives or condoms, we offer long term birth control such as IUD's, for women who have made the decision to stop expanding their families.

There are multiple goals in family planning. First, prevention of pregnancy until you are ready. Second, this area of gynecology in Chicago is aimed at empowering women with the knowledge and the tools to choose when she starts her family. After contraception comes preconception care designed to optimize health in preparation for pregnancy.

You deserve care that understands your needs at this moment while also considering what you may need in the future. Call Northwestern Women's Health Associates today to schedule your consultation with an experienced Chicago OBGYN.

At Northwestern Women's Health Associates

your unique needs are our highest priority.

Making use of advanced technology and staying on the cutting edge of women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman who visits our office with the highest level of sensitive, specialized care. At our office in Chicago, you can receive exceptional obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services from any one of our highly skilled doctors, including Stanley Friedell, MD; Marc Feldstein, MD; Abbie Roth, MD; Regina Belmonte, MD; Sharon Wise, MD; Julianne Morton, MD; Whitney Dunn, MD; Aleena Lakhanpal, MD ; and Margaret Kistner, MD. With their combined expertise, this team of board-certified doctors at Northwestern Women's Health Associates makes it possible for you to receive efficient, personalized care from the preeminent women’s hospital in the Midwest.

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Jen Weitz
"Wonderful experience with Dr. Julianne Morton @ NW Women's Associates. I've recommended her to countless girlfriends. Being a first time mom, I went through many physical symptoms and emotions that accompany pregnancy. She is extremely thorough, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner. I felt confident going into delivery with Dr. Morton taking the lead with my delivery. Wonderful practice!"

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Melissa P.
"Dr. Morton is absolutely amazing. She cared for me throughout my first pregnancy and we found her to be kind and caring and straightforward - could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Dunn ended up being on call during my delivery and she was great as well. I have always found the nurses and office staff to be friendly and on top of things - very happy with the practice!"

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Jeanne S.
"I had to have a laproscopic hysterectomy done by Dr. Friedell and all went fabulously! They were very detailed in pre-op which made a lot of difference. I came out of surgery feeling great and post op I was back to work within two weeks. Everyone at the practice, at the hospital, at pre-op were incredible."

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Kelly C.
"Dr.Julianne Morton is amazing! I was recommended by a friend when I moved to the Chicago area and was looking for an OB-GYN. I have seen her for two years in Chicago for my yearly exam. She is beyond kind and great at what she does. Dr.Morton makes you feel very comfortable and is such an incredible doctor! I have recommended her to all of my friends as well who need a new gyno/OB-GYN."

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Ashes M.
"Dr. Morton is a really great doctor. She has an incredible bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure to ask if you have any questions and will happily answer all of them with you. Would highly recommend!"

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Mengmeng L.
"Dr. Friedell is amazing! He helped delivered my first baby and the whole process was super smooth and stress free. All the staff in the office are super friendly too. Highly recommend!"

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Jean L.
"I visited Dr Feldstein office yesterday. All of his stuff was very kind and nice to me. He has a professional-team, so I know I have nothing to be afraid of. Just wanted to say thanks to all the people I meet. I am in good hands."

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Anahita K.
"Dr Freidell is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is very good at getting to the root of the problem, especially with overlapping symptoms. He guided me through all my options and their implications. I will highly recommend him and his team."

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Dana M.
"I love Dr. Belmonte. I have been going to her since 2006! She rocks!!! She is straight to the point, I love that about her. When I leave her office after seeing her I always feel great, like a just left a good friends house or something!"
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Barbara A

"I can not tell you how wonderful my experiences have been. Dr. Sharon Wise is my doctor and she is fantastic. She is straightforward and honest about treatments and procedures. I enjoy her sense of humor, and I found her bedside manner when delivering my son to be excellent. "

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