Family Planning
Definition
Family planning is the practice of controlling the number and spacing of children within a family through contraception methods and reproductive health services. It allows individuals and couples to make informed decisions about when they want to have children and how many they want.
Analogy
Think of family planning as creating your own playlist on a music streaming platform. You have control over which songs you want to listen to and when you want them played. Similarly, family planning gives individuals control over their reproductive choices by allowing them to decide when they want to have children.
Related terms
Contraception: Contraception refers to methods used for preventing pregnancy. These can include barrier methods (such as condoms), hormonal methods (such as birth control pills), intrauterine devices (IUDs), or sterilization procedures.
Reproductive Health Services: Reproductive health services encompass medical care, counseling, education, and support related to sexual health, pregnancy, childbirth, and family planning.
Birth Rate: Birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific time period. It is an important indicator for understanding population growth and demographic trends.
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