Our Specialties
Family Planning
We promote patient-centered reproductive health care through clinical expertise, education, and advocacy
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
At the Family Planning Center, we believe that every person deserves nonjudgmental, confidential, and compassionate attention to their unique needs throughout their reproductive life.
We provide counseling and care for those in need of:
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Understanding Miscarriage: Causes, Symptoms, and Next Steps Explained
A pregnancy journey can be filled with many ups and downs. Expecting moms are often very in tune with their bodies, but it's often hard to know which signs may indicate a miscarriage. Anne Flynn, an OB-GYN with UC Davis Health, explains the signs and causes of a miscarriage, what expecting parents should know, and when they can safely try to get pregnant again.
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Exercise During Pregnancy: Tips and Safety Guidelines for Staying Active
At your pregnancy verification visit, one of the most important topics discussed is how to stay healthy and active during pregnancy. Exercise is highly recommended, with 150 minutes of moderate activity per week being the goal. But what does that look like for you? Anne Flynn, an OB-GYN with UC Davis Health, explains how to safely incorporate exercise into your day and which activities to avoid while pregnant.
Early Pregnancy and Miscarriage Center
UC Davis Health has a multispecialty team of obstetrician-gynecologists dedicated to early pregnancy evaluation. Our team of specialists work with you to understand pregnancy loss and provide the most up-to-date care and evaluation programs available in the region.
Miscarriage Resources
Patient Assistance Fund
Established in 2014, the Melissa Cooke Johnsen Family Planning and Reproductive Health Fund supports: 1) patients seeking family planning care that travel from long distances and need food and lodging, and 2) trainee education and research in family planning, specifically issues related to contraception and abortion.
Call for an Appointment or Referral Today
Patient line: 916-734-6900
Clinician referrals: 916-734-6900
Staff are available to assist you Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Preparing for Your OB-GYN Visit
Things to know before you arrive for your next appointment.
Connect with Your Provider From Anywhere
Manage your care from anywhere with MyUCDavisHealth. Message your provider, schedule a video visit, use the symptom tracker and more.
Clinic Locations
Sacramento - Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (ACC)
4860 Y St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Appointments Available: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment at this clinic: 916-734-6900
Learn about the OB Emergency Room.
Stockton - UC Davis Health Stockton OB/GYN Clinic
5757 Pacific Ave., Suite A-132
Stockton, CA 95207
To schedule an appointment at this clinic: 916-734-6900
Learn about the OB Emergency Room.
Our Team
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Melissa Chen, M.D., M.P.H.
View profileAssociate Professor
Interim Division Director, Complex Family Planning
Associate Fellowship Director, Complex Family Planning
Co-Director, Resident Research Curriculum -
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Anne N. Flynn, M.D., M.S.H.P.
View profileAssistant Professor
Co-Director, Resident Research Curriculum
Fellowship Program
Find out more about our fellowship program to join a team that promotes high-quality, inclusive, patient-centered abortion, contraception, and reproductive health care through clinical expertise, innovative research, education, and advocacy.