FAMILY PLANNING

Reporters:
William Jay Terencio
Ma. Isabella Soriano
Inigo Angelo Serrano
Lyndon Valor Remigio
Stacey Anne Ramos
Renzo Simon
Report by: William Jay L. Terencio

FAMILY PLANNING
FAMILY
The basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two
parents rearing their children; also : any of various social
units differing from but regarded as equivalent to the
traditional family <a single-parent family>

SECTION 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life

and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic
autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the
life of the mother and the life of the unborn from
conception. The natural and primary right and duty of
parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and
the development of moral character shall receive the
support of the Government.
FAMILY PLANNING
This is a concept of enhancing the quality of life of every
member of the family through the use of family planning
methods to regulate the number of the children. - It reduces
the need for unsafe abortion.
- Some family planning methods help prevents the
transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted
infections.
- It reinforces peoples rights to determine the number and
spacing of their children.
- It allows people to attain their desired number of children
and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is achieved
through use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of
infertility.
FAMILY PLANNING

At the level of the family, family planning implies

having only the desired number of children. Thus
family planning implies both limitations of the
family to a number considered appropriate to the
resources of the family as well as proper spacing
between the children.
THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE
FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMMES

1. Information, education and communication

activities
2.Contraceptives, supplies and services
3.Training of personnel
4.Research
5.Administrative infrastructure
FAMILY PLANNING IN PHILIPPINES
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10354
THE RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT OF 2012

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. The State recognizes and

guarantees the human rights of all persons including
their right to equality and nondiscrimination of these
rights, the right to sustainable human development, the
right to health which includes reproductive health,
 SEC. 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION. THIS ACT DECLARES
THE FOLLOWING AS GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
(a) The right to make free and informed decisions, which is
central to the exercise of any right, shall not be subjected
to any form of coercion and must be fully guaranteed by
the State, like the right itself;

(d) The provision of ethical and medically safe, legal,

accessible, affordable, non-abortifacient, effective and
quality reproductive health care services and supplies is
essential in the promotion of peoples right to health,
especially those of women, the poor, and the marginalized,
and shall be incorporated as a component of basic health
care;
THREE ASPECTS OF FAMILY
PLANNING
1. Responsible parenthood
Responsible pro-creation and
socialization of problem.

2. Proper spacing of children.

3. Birth Control.
 RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

Providing for the household (financially & materially)

Caring for them.

Education.

Accommodation.

Cultural training.
 RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

Providing a safe environment devoid of risk, danger

and any other form of accident.

Teaching respect for other people and to oneself.

Guiding the child towards responsible adulthood.

Providing proper nutrition and healthcare to

safeguard the childs physical health.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To give him affection, companionship and understanding.
2. To extend to him the benefits of moral guidance, self-
discipline and religious instruction.
3. To supervise his activities, including his recreation.
4. To inculcate in him the value of industry, thrift and self-
reliance.
5. To stimulate his interest in civic affairs, teach him duties
of citizenship, and develop his commitment to his country.
6. To advice him properly on any matter affecting his
development and well-being.
7. To provide him with adequate support.
8. To administer his property, according to his best interest.
PROPER SPACING FOR CHILDREN

Birth Spacing refers to the time interval from

one childs birth date until the next childs birth
date.
REASONS FOR BIRTH SPACING

1. Improvement in Health of Newborn

2. Improvement in Health of Mother

3. When You are Ready to Plan Another Pregnancy

IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH OF NEWBORN

When births are spaced 21/2 years to 3 years

apart there is less risk of infant and child
death.
IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH OF MOTHER

Short intervals between births can also be bad

for mothers health. There is a greater risk of
bleeding in pregnancy, premature rupture of
the bag of waters and increased risk of
maternal death.
HEN YOU ARE READY TO PLAN ANOTHER
PREGNANCY

When you are ready to have another baby,

preparing beforehand will help you and your
baby to have the healthiest start.
RESEARCH ON PREGNANCY

Researchers found that infants born to women who conceived

less than six months after giving birth had a 40% increased risk
for being born prematurely and a 61% increased risk of low birth
weight, compared with infants born to mothers who waited 18
months to two years between pregnancies.
BIRTH CONTROL

Birth control is any method used to prevent

pregnancy.
BENEFITS OF FAMILY PLANNING
Preventing pregnancy-related health risks in
women.
Reducing infant mortality.
Help to prevent HIV/AIDS.
Empowering people and enhancing education.
Reducing adolescent/pre-marital pregnancies.
Slowing population. Note: Benefits of family
planning was not only for the society but also for
individual health.
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