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Family Planning (FP) is having the desired number of children and when you want to
have them by using safe and effective modern methods. Proper birth spacing is having children
3 to 5 years apart, which is best for the health of the mother, her child, and the family.
Mother
Enables her to regain her health after delivery.
Gives enough time and opportunity to love and provide attention to her husband and
children.
Gives more time for her family and own personal advancement.
When suffering from an illness, gives enough time for treatment and recovery.
Father
Lightens the burden and responsibility in supporting his family.
Enables him to give his children their basic needs (food, shelter, education, and better
future).
Gives him time for his family and own personal advancement.
When suffering from an illness, gives enough time for treatment and recovery.
Children
Healthy mothers produce healthy children.
Will get all the attention, security, love, and care they deserve.
Sources: https://www.doh.gov.ph/node/1290
https://www.doh.gov.ph/node/1291
http://wikiprogress.org/articles/archive/family-planning/#Benefits_of_family_planning
Methods of Birth Control or Contraception
Pros Cons
Condoms can protect you against Condoms can break.
STIs. You may have an allergic reaction to
It prevents unwanted pregnancies. latex condoms.
Condoms are free and easily You need to find the right size as a
accessible. bigger size can slip off.
Hormone Patches
This contraceptive is a sticker with three layers. It thickens your cervical mucus and
prevents sperm from entering your womb. You can apply it to your lower and upper body, but
not around your breasts.
Pros Cons
It can prevent menstrual cramps. It does not protect against STIs.
It helps to prevent acne. If your patch is exposed to a lot of
It is easy to use. light, it may not be as effective.
You may get blood clots, but there is
very little chance of that happening.
Emergency contraception
You can use this to prevent pregnancy after unprotected and unconsenual sex. If you
suspect that the contraception used during sexual intercourse did not work properly, you should
also use it. Copper IUDs are also used for emergency contraception.
Pros Cons
It’s available at most pharmacies. You may experience nausea,
You don’t need a prescription. headaches and fatigue after using
It is highly effective. the pill.
It does not protect against STIs.
You have abdominal pain after using
it.
Male and female sterilisation
This is a permanent contraceptive method for both women and men. Before you receive
this treatment, a health care worker should provide counselling.
Pros Cons
It is a short and simple procedure. It does not prevent STIs.
It's free at some health care The process can be reversed, but it
facilities. doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to
It protects against pregnancy fall pregnant again.
You may experience some pain but
should see your doctor for treatment.
Sources:
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/contraception-family-planning
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001946.htm
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/birth-control-options/birth-control-patch-101/
There are 5 types of combination birth control pills. Your provider will help you
choose the right one for you. The 5 types are:
1. One phase pills: These have the same amount of estrogen and progestin in all the active
pills.
2. Two phase pills: The level of hormones in these pills changes once during each
menstrual cycle.
3. Three phase pills: Every 7 days the dose of hormones changes.
4. Four phase pills: The dose of hormones in these pills changes 4 times each cycle.
5. Continuous or extended cycle pills: These keep the level of hormones up so you have
few or no periods.
Note: The last week of birth control pills usually consists of inactive pills, which do not contain
any hormones. They are sometimes called placebo pills or sugar pills.
*Placebo Pills*
Placebo pills do not contain any active hormones.
In most cases, the placebo pills are sugar pills that do not
contain any active hormones. However, some brands of
pill also include other vitamins or minerals, such as iron or
folic acid.
The placebo pills are there to mimic the natural
menstrual cycle, but there is no real medical need for
them.
People usually get their period while taking the
placebo pills because the body reacts to the drop in
hormone levels by shedding the uterine lining.
Sources:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000656.htm
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000655.htm
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323138.php