Family planning is when both the husband and wife together discuss and mutually decide how many children they would like to have and when, so that they can give sufficient love, care, attention and good education to each of their children. Family planning is achieved through the use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility (inability to have children). Planning when and how many children to have is the couple’s responsibility, not just the man’s or woman’s. Family planning is just as important for newly married couples as it is for those who already have one or more children. It enables young people to delay their first child till they are prepared to take up the responsibilities of raising a child.
The nursing team do pill check reviews which consist of lifestyle questions, height, weight and blood pressure.
The nurses also give depo Provera injections for contraception.
For more information on family planning and contraceptive choices see below:
