What is family planning?

Family planning is the practice of controlling the number of children you wish to have and the timing of their births. It includes the use of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies and manage reproductive health.

What are the benefits of family planning?

• Parents have time to plan and prepare properly for their child.
• Mothers recover their health after childbirth.
• It prevents possible health risks related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• It assists with planning the time between pregnancies.
• It creates time for the care and attention needed to raise a healthy child.
• It creates time for partners to spend together both before and after childbirth.

Why is family planning important?

• Family planning empowers woman in the childbearing age and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive lives.
• After having a child, it is healthier to wait at least 2 years to try to become pregnant again.
• Having more than 4 children could make childbirth riskier.

What are the contraceptive methods that I can choose from?

There are many contraceptive methods to choose from, they include:

To find out more about your contraceptive benefits, refer to our 2026 Information Guide.

Who to talk to!

If you need guidance, talk to a healthcare practitioner at any of our medical facilities.

Source: World Health Organisation