Lower-tech Fertility Clinic in Edmonds

Lower-tech fertility care that puts you first: testing, IUI, HyFoSy, and early pregnancy support in Edmonds.

Fertility Assessment

Understand your fertility through thoughtful, low-intervention testing and conversation based care.

Fertility Treatments

Explore gentle, evidence based options like IUI and HyFoSy, carefully tailored to your body, goals, and comfort level.

Women’s Health

Reproductive wellness from cycle tracking and hormone testing to early pregnancy and postpartum support.

Fertility Services

At First Steps Fertility & Women’s Health, we provide a range of services tailored to support your journey towards parenthood.

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Fertility Assessment

Clear starting point that evaluates both partners, reviews labs and ultrasound together, and turns results into a plan.

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IUI

A simple, lower-tech option that places prepared partner or donor sperm in the uterus at the right time.

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Semen Analysis

straightforward test that measures sperm count, movement, and shape to guide your plan.

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Ovulation Induction & Cycle Monitoring

Gentle, stepwise care that supports egg development and precise timing for intercourse or IUI.

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Early Pregnancy Monitoring

Close follow up through the first weeks with timely labs, early ultrasound, and a warm handoff to prenatal care at 8 to 10 weeks.

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HyFoSy Tubal Patency Test

Quick ultrasound procedure using foam contrast to confirm whether the tubes are open  with same day results review.

Who We Help

Lower-tech options that meet you where you are

Many people find success with lower-tech fertility care, even when they have been told IVF is the only option. We often work with:

  • Irregular cycles or mild male factor

    Cycle mapping, ovulation support, timing, and semen optimization can improve odds without jumping straight to IVF.

  • Unexplained infertility or PCOS

    Evidence-based diagnostics and stepwise treatments target ovulation quality, endometrial timing, and egg–sperm meeting.

  • LGBTQ+ families and single parents

    Affirming care for donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF pathways, and insemination planning with clear timelines.

  • A gentler, more affordable first step

    Start with options that are less invasive and cost-conscious. Scale up only if needed, guided by your goals and comfort.

Our goal is to meet you where you are, with science-backed options that respect your comfort, values, and timeline.

“Our greatest wish is for you to have the family you desire.”

Eliza Martin, ARNP, Owner & Nurse Practitioner

Eliza Martin, ARNP, Nurse Practitioner | Owner of First Steps Fertility & Women's Health<br />

Founder and Nurse Practitioner

Meet Eliza Martin, ARNP

Eliza Martin is a board-certified nurse practitioner and the founder of First Steps Fertility & Women’s Health in Edmonds. With more than 20 years of experience in fertility, OB/GYN, and women’s health, Eliza brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to every patient she serves.

After years working in traditional fertility clinics, she saw how many women pursuing lower-tech options felt overlooked in the rush toward IVF. She created First Steps to change that and make fertility care more human, transparent, and supportive for those who want to move at their own pace.

A Simpler, Smarter Path to Pregnancy

You deserve fertility care that meets you where you are, not care that rushes you toward treatments you may not need. At First Steps Fertility & Women’s Health, we focus on lower-tech, evidence based options that are effective, affordable, and kind to your body. Our process is guided by honesty, science, and a deep respect for your journey.

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Women’s Health That Honors Your Body

Women’s health care in Edmonds from a team that listens. We provide birth control counseling and management, including IUD and implant placement and removal, STI screening and treatment, care for vaginal infections and UTIs, and annual wellness visits with Pap tests. All in one convenient clinic. Schedule online or call to book your visit.

A better path to fertility & Women’s Health

Why Patients Choose First Steps

Lower Tech

Evidence-based options that work with your body, not against it.

Transparent & Affordable

Clear pricing, no surprise costs, and honest conversations about what’s needed, and what’s not.

Intimate Experience

You work directly with Eliza at every visit for continuity and trust.

What Our Patients Say

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