​​Family Planning

• About Family Planning
• Why is family planning important to you as an individual?

Birth Control Methods and Choices

• Relative Effectiveness of Birth Control Methods
• Abstinence
• Contraceptive Implant
• Intrauterine Contraception
• Progestin-only Contraceptives
• Combined Hormonal Methods
• Emergency Contraception
• Breastfeeding
• Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods
• Barrier Methods
• Withdrawal
• No Method
• Sterilization

Making a decision about your pregnancy

• Overview
• Disclaimer
• Fetal Development
• Pregnancy
• Adoption
• Abortion Methods
• Family Planning
• Resources
• Glossary
• References

Health Provider Resources

• FAQ
• Signature Form
• ITOP Report Form (for 2023 and earlier)
• ITOP Report Form (for 2024 and later)
  
• Printable Version of the Informed Consent Website

Family Planning

Family planning allows people to have children when they are ready to start a family. Family planning services usually include general health information, health history and physical exam as well as birth control methods or contraception. This health care improves the overall health of the individual and contributes to healthy pregnancies. Family planning services are provided by some clinics in Alaska. Agencies receiving state or federal funds for family planning offer services at reduced or no cost, depending on your income and family size. Clinics offer Food & Drug Administration approved family planning methods.

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