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Family planning also known as Birth Control allows us to prevent pregnancy and plan the timing of pregnancy. Family planning allows couples to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of the pregnancies. It is achieved through the use of contraceptive methods. There are a number of different methods and it is important to choose one that best meets an individual’s needs and circumstances. Types of Family Planning Methods: Hormonal Barrier IUD Sterilization Natural Emergency Lactational Amenorrhea This method involves the use of a woman’s natural postpartum infertility which occurs after delivery and may be extended by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months can prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg. This method does not cost anything but it is most effective for only the first 6 months after childbirth. Fertility Awareness method This method requires that a woman is aware of when she is fertile during her menstrual cycle and to avoid having unprotected sexual intercourse on those days. To follow this method, women need to accurately and precisely chart their fertility, either through basal body temperature changes or changes in cervical mucus, or by following the calendar. Emergency Contraception Emergency methods are ways for women to avoid pregnancy after having unprotected sex. They are only effective if used soon after having sex. They work primarily by preventing ovulation or fertilization. They include pills and intra uterine devices

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