At St. Ives Specialist Hospital, we believe that every woman deserves the right information and access to quality family planning services—whether you live in Lagos, Abeokuta, or anywhere across Nigeria.
💡 Why Family Planning Matters More Than Ever in 2025
In recent years, Nigeria has made great strides in reproductive health awareness, but there’s still more work to do. With thousands of women facing challenges from unplanned pregnancies and maternal health risks, understanding your family planning options is one of the smartest health decisions you can make this year.
🌱 Your Family Planning Options: Modern, Safe, and Tailored to You
At St. Ives, our family planning specialists offer a range of modern contraceptive methods designed to fit your body, lifestyle, and future goals:
✅ Oral Contraceptive Pills – Simple, effective, and taken daily.
✅ Injectables – Safe and convenient; now also available for self-administration in some cases.
✅ Implants – Long-acting and reversible, lasting up to 3-5 years.
✅ IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) – Both hormonal and non-hormonal options for long-term protection.
✅ Barrier Methods (Condoms) – Protect against both pregnancy and infections.
✅ Permanent Methods – For women and families sure they don’t want more children.
Every patient’s body is different—that’s why we always recommend a personalized consultation with our doctors before choosing a method.
🛑 Let’s Bust Some Common Myths!
We meet many women who worry about contraceptive side effects. At St. Ives, we’re here to give you the facts:
- MYTH: “Family planning will make me infertile.”
✅ FACT: Most methods are reversible. Your fertility returns once you stop. - MYTH: “Contraceptives cause cancer.”
✅ FACT: There is no evidence linking family planning to cancer for most women. - MYTH: “I’ll gain a lot of weight or feel sick all the time.”
✅ FACT: Some women experience mild side effects like mood changes or spotting, but these are temporary and manageable.
Our doctors will help you choose the safest and most suitable method for your body.
📍 Access to Family Planning: Urban vs Rural Realities
We know access isn’t always equal for everyone.
Whether you live in bustling Lagos or in more remote areas, challenges like distance, cost, and stock-outs can affect your ability to get family planning services.
That’s why St. Ives has introduced TeleDoc—an online doctor consultation app, so that women from anywhere in Nigeria (and even abroad!) can speak directly with our family planning consultants.
❤️ Family Planning Saves Lives
Do you know that up to 30% of maternal deaths in Nigeria are preventable through family planning? By spacing pregnancies and preventing unplanned pregnancies, especially among teenagers and first-time mothers, we’re helping reduce the tragic number of maternal deaths every year.
At St. Ives, we’re proud to be part of that solution—providing women and families with access to life-saving care and expert advice.
✅ Ready to Speak with a Doctor?
We’ve made it easier for you!
📲 Simply download the “TeleDoc App” today from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
👉 Once you sign up, you can book a virtual consultation with our experienced Family Planning and Obstetrician Consultants at St. Ives Specialist Hospital—all from the comfort and privacy of your home.
🌟 Final Word from St. Ives
Your body, your choice, your health.
We’re here to guide, support, and empower you with safe, effective, and affordable family planning solutions.
Take charge of your reproductive health today with St. Ives.
Visit www.stiveshealthcare.com or Download the TeleDoc App now to get started.
