Reproductive Life Plan

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What is a Reproductive Life Plan?

A Reproductive Life Plan is a plan that reflects a person’s intentions regarding the number and timing of pregnancies that meets their personal values and life goals.

What can a Reproductive Life Plan do for you?

A Reproductive Life Plan has many benefits such as: improve satisfaction of life, reduce worry and stress over unplanned pregnancy, help space births for the health and well being of the mother, prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) and improves the overall health of women.

Why is a Reproductive Life Plan important?

There is an overwhelming link between the developing of a Reproductive Life Plan and the reduction of rates of preterm and low birth weight births.

What will happen during the Reproductive Life Plan visit?

During your visit, we will go over the CDC’s 14 risk factors that can lead to unhealthy pregnancy outcomes (such as premature births and/or low birth weight births) and help you to determine which ones (if any) that could be reduced or eliminated. We can also help to connect you with resources in the community that would be beneficial for you and your family.

Does Central Health Center offer Reproductive Life Plan presentations?

Yes, Central Health Center community outreach staff is available to provide Reproductive Life Plan presentations. Contact Central Health Center at the nearest location to you, with offices located in Grand Island, Kearney, and Lexington.

How can I make an appointment for a Reproductive Life Plan visit?

You can make an appointment by calling any of the three Central Health Center locations:

"This activity is supported in part by a Federal Title V / Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Funds awarded to Central Health Center by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health."