2. INTRODUCTION
OFamily planning is the term
given for pre-pregnancy
planning and action to delay,
prevent or actualize a
pregnancy.
3. DEFINITION
O Family planning is a way of thinking
and living that is adopted voluntarily,
upon the bases of knowledge, attitude
and responsible decision by individuals
and couples in order to promote the
health and welfare of family group and
thus contribute effectively to the social
development of country
4. OBJECTIVES
“the use of a range of methods of a fertility
regulation to help individuals or couples attain
certain objectives.
Oavoid unwanted birth.
Obring about wanted birth.
OProduce a change in the no. of children born.
ORegulate the intervals between pregnancies.
OControl time at which birth occur.
5. Elements of family planning
No. of
pregnancy
Proper
timing
Proper
spacing
6. BENEFITS
Benefits to Mother
• Reduce the health risk
• Below 20y, And above 35 y. At risk of
developing complications during
pregnancy.
• physical strain of child bearing.
• reduce number of maternal death.
• reduce the risk of ovarian cysts.
7. Health Benefits to Children
Ensures better chance of survival
at birth.
Promote better childhood
nutrition.
Promote physical growth and
development.
Prevent birth defects.
8. Health Benefits to Father
Allows father to keep a
constant balance
between their physical,
mental, social well –
being.
Increase father sense of
respect because he is
able to provide the type
of education and home
environment.
12. DISADVATAGES
NOT reliable method: of birth
control, especially for women
with irregular cycles. Plus,
outside factors, such as a lack
of sleep, can cause a woman’s
temperature to vary.
