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.

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.