family planning
/'fæmili'plæniɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The conscious control of the number and spacing of children in a family: "Family planning" refers to the practice of using various methods to control or prevent pregnancy, allowing individuals or couples to determine the number and timing of their children.
- A program or service providing information and means for birth control: It also denotes the organized provision of education, counseling, and medical services related to contraception and reproductive health.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Access to family planning is a fundamental human right. (The ability to use birth control is a basic human right.)
- The clinic offers free family planning advice and contraceptives. (The clinic provides free counseling and birth control methods for planning children.)
- They decided to use family planning to have their first child after establishing their careers. (They chose to control the timing of their first child's birth using contraception.)
Advanced Usage
- "to practice family planning": to actively use birth control methods.
- The couple practiced family planning for several years before deciding to have a baby.
- "family planning services/clinic/methods": terms describing the support systems and techniques used.
- Public health initiatives must include accessible family planning services.
Variants and Related Words
- Birth control (n): The use of various devices, agents, or practices to prevent conception. (Often used interchangeably with "family planning," though "family planning" can have a broader focus on timing and family goals.)
- Contraception (n): The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy.
- Planned parenthood (n): A phrase often associated with organizations providing family planning services.
Synonyms
- Birth control
- Fertility control
- Contraception
Related Phrases
- Family planning program: An organized effort to provide related services and education.
- The government launched a national family planning program.
- Family planning counselor: A professional who provides advice on contraceptive options.
- She spoke with a family planning counselor about her choices.
Notes on Meaning
The term "family planning" emphasizes the aspect of choice, intention, and preparation for parenthood. It is generally considered a positive and proactive term related to health and personal autonomy, as opposed to simply "limiting" births.
Noun
- limiting the number of children born