[Health care providers want you to have the most appropriate, up-to-date care possible](http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2014/07/one_key_question_health_care_providers_should_ask_women_would_you_like_to.html). If a woman wants to avoid an unplanned pregnancy, her health care provider can share information about [birth control options](https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control). On the other hand, if a woman wants to conceive within the next year, her provider may offer resources to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.