FAMILY PLANNING
ISSA SULEIMAN
,INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY
PLANNING
Definition- family planning is a way of
thinking or adapted lifestyle by couples or
individuals who have attained sexual
maturity to voluntarily have the number of
children they can comfortably cater for their
basic needs based on the luxury the
individual or couple can afford.
N.B it is a government policy where the
government provides contraceptives to those
who need them.
,BIRTH CONTROL
It is a method of limiting the number of
children to the desired number as stipulated
by the government of the day. Failure to
which, penalty is given. It is also a
government policy and contraceptives are
provided to those who need them, sometimes
by induction, force or persuasion, it is done
for political, social or economic reasons.
Potential clients for FP
These are clients who are at risk of having
unplanned pregnancy- men & women of
reproductive age.
, ESSENTIAL MESSAGES GIVEN TO F.P.
CLIENTS
I. Explain all available methods and
expected side effects.
II. Physical examination including breast with
self examination, pelvic- speculum &
bimanual after detailed history taking and
counseling.
III. Tailored counseling for informed choice.
Explaining about the method chosen.
IV. Giving instructions for method use.
V. Tell the importance of follow up visits.
identifying and teaching about common
infections found in FP clinics
ISSA SULEIMAN
,INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY
PLANNING
Definition- family planning is a way of
thinking or adapted lifestyle by couples or
individuals who have attained sexual
maturity to voluntarily have the number of
children they can comfortably cater for their
basic needs based on the luxury the
individual or couple can afford.
N.B it is a government policy where the
government provides contraceptives to those
who need them.
,BIRTH CONTROL
It is a method of limiting the number of
children to the desired number as stipulated
by the government of the day. Failure to
which, penalty is given. It is also a
government policy and contraceptives are
provided to those who need them, sometimes
by induction, force or persuasion, it is done
for political, social or economic reasons.
Potential clients for FP
These are clients who are at risk of having
unplanned pregnancy- men & women of
reproductive age.
, ESSENTIAL MESSAGES GIVEN TO F.P.
CLIENTS
I. Explain all available methods and
expected side effects.
II. Physical examination including breast with
self examination, pelvic- speculum &
bimanual after detailed history taking and
counseling.
III. Tailored counseling for informed choice.
Explaining about the method chosen.
IV. Giving instructions for method use.
V. Tell the importance of follow up visits.
identifying and teaching about common
infections found in FP clinics
