Lower-tech Fertility Care & IVF Monitoring

Lower-tech fertility care that puts you first: testing, IUI, early pregnancy support and IVF monitoring.

Fertility Services

At First Steps Fertility & Women’s Health, owner and nurse practitioner Eliza, provides a range of services tailored to support your journey towards parenthood.

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IVF Monitoring

IVF monitoring with ultrasound, timely STAT labs and coordinated updates shared directly with your IVF clinic.

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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 treatment that places prepared partner or donor sperm into the uterus at the ideal time.

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Semen Analysis

A 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. I 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, 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.

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

“My 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, I focus on lower-tech, evidence based options that are effective, affordable, and kind to your body. My 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. I 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.

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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Narina Dadyan
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I am forever thankful to Eliza! After going through a couple well known busy fertility clinics it was an absolute pleasure meeting Eliza. I wish I knew about her 2 years ago. Don't waste your time and money on other clinics, if you want results, amazing doctor who actually genuinely cares about you and someone that will provide best care then call Eliza. If I could leave 100 stars I would. We love you Eliza!
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Hailey Ortega Villarreal
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I met Eliza when my husband and I were beginning our last Frozen transfer here in Washington but for our embryo and home fertility clinic in Texas. I called so many fertility clinics around and no one would monitor my transfer process here if I wasn't doing the transfer here until I found Eliza and first steps. I am so glad I found her, her prices are affordable, she is a great communicator and super flexible in scheduling. I highly recommend her!
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Gloria Foster
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Eliza is truly the kindest, most encouraging healthcare provider I've ever worked with. She is very warm and inviting, and I know that my care plan with her is 100% individualized and not some generic script like I've received at other clinics. She is also amazing at answering the thousands of questions I have every time I see her 🙂
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Ryan Sells
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My name is Shelby and I saw Eliza today after a not so great experience at a well known busy fertility. She spent so much time with me assessing my medical history, my fertility history and even my husbands and family. She answered all of my questions and I love how personalized my care is with her. I feel so much more confident in my care plan thanks to all her guidance. 10/10 recommend!
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Alexa Hesseltine
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Eliza and her team are awesome. They are kind and caring. From the first time talking on the phone with her to every single time I call her or message her passion for helping with this journey blows me away. I truly could not have asked for a better person to start off the journey of figuring out our fertility problems. I would and do suggest them to anybody struggling with fertility or even someone who just wants to make sure their egg count is ok and ovulation is going to plan.
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Dionea Nadir
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Wonderful clinic and individualized services! Great experience. Highly recommended.
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Ashley M
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I have only been working with Eliza for a short period of time, and she has already gone above and beyond for me on more then one occasion. I can't begin to say how much I appreciate her helping me through this incredibly stressful infertility journey. She truly cares about her patients, and wants to do everything she can to help you succeed! I highly recommend her!
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KM M
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I wish First Steps had existed back in 2017! Our journey through primary infertility had led us to one of the big IVF clinics in the greater Seattle area. Our experience at this IVF clinic was one of overwhelm and staff indifference— we were immediately ushered straight to the most expensive and most intensive treatment plan and after spending 10s of thousands of dollars we met with our doctor a total of 3 times during our 7 month time at the clinic and were basically left to navigate the process by ourselves. We did end up ultimately being successful, but our experience was so traumatizing and depersonalized that my husband and I decided that when we wanted to grow our family again, we would do everything possible to avoid having to go back. Fast forward to 2020– I encountered First Steps Fertility through a google search and was inspired to go because we were approaching a year trying to conceive our second. Once I met Eliza, I knew we were in good hands, she was everything we needed her to be: compassionate, warm, personal, knowledgeable, accurate, and communicative. There was no pressure, just options, and she prioritized our wishes for our treatment journey over everything. The treatment plans and technology offered at First Steps are equivalent to big fertility clinics minus the IVF and the “sticker shock” price tags, which was exactly what we wanted. Eliza was responsive, hands on, and available throughout the process and I really felt like I could trust her to follow through. While working with Eliza, we successfully conceived and received early pregnancy monitoring through First Steps. It was an incredibly healing and empowering experience for us in our infertility journey. I can wholeheartedly recommend First Steps to anyone in a similar situation.
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Rusiri Mir
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Very friendly and understanding ,We had a wonderful office visit

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