Family Planning

by Harpreet Singh

What is Family Planning?
By its definition family planning means that both partners sit together and decide how many children they would like and when. To be able to give love, support, care, attention and education to every child, it is important to limit the number of your children to match your available resources. It is also important to limit the pregnancies to a 15 year window, for instance between the ages 20 to 35, which are the ideal years for child bearing.
Preventing or preparing for pregnancy

Preventing pregnancy, which involves using:

The pill (oral contraceptive)

  • Injections
  • Condoms
  • Diaphragms
  • Cervical caps
  • IUDs (Intrauterine devices)
  • Implants
  • Contraceptive rings
  • Patches
  • Vaginal spermicides
  • Withdrawal
  • LAM – Lactational Amenorrhea method
  • SDM – Standard days method
  • Calendar or rhythm method
  • Sympto-thermal method
  • Sterilization

Preparing for pregnancy, which involves:

  • Checking your lifestyle and relationship
  • Adjusting your dietHaving health tests done
  • Consult a doctor
  • Know the benefits
  • Budget for the baby
  • Take a vacation for the two of you
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