Family planning is the planning of when to have children,[1] and the use of birth control[2][3] and other techniques to implement such plans. Other techniques commonly used include sexuality education,[3][4] prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections,[3] pre-conception counseling[3] and management, and infertility management.[2]
Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.
AlexanderSanger.com
– Biography, writings, and interests of Alexander C. Sanger. He is the grandson of Margaret Sanger, who founded the birth control movement, and is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council.
Direct link: AlexanderSanger.com
Bixby Program in Population, Family Planning and Maternal Health
– University of California at Berkeley students, researchers, and staff working to reduce maternal deaths in developing countries by studying and promoting effective family planning approaches.
Direct link: Family Planning and Maternal Health
Improving Contraceptive Choices and Services
– Family Health International research, education and services in family planning, STDS/HIV and family health. Worldwide scope. Multiple languages available.
Direct link: Improving Contraceptive Choices and Services
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
– Overview of U.S. programs and statistics.
Direct link: Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
Quinacrine Sterilization
– Outlines concerns about the safety and possible carcinogenicity of quinacrine, use of which is being considered for use in sterilization programs in poor countries.
Direct link: Quinacrine Sterilization
Reproductive Health Technologies Project
– Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies.
Direct link: Reproductive Health Technologies Project
State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency
– Reproductive health non-governmental organization in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Information about programs to reduce fertility rate and improve maternal and child health, including personal counseling, contraceptive marketing, and work with personal birth attendants.
AlterNet: Planned Parenthood’s Pricey Pills
– Article and commentary about the high cost of contraception at US clinics.
(February 27, 2006)
Culture War Hits Local Pharmacy
– Christian Science Monitor article about the issues involved when pharmacists refuse (on religious or moral grounds) to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and morning-after pills.
(April 08, 2005)
Family Planning Law and China’s Birth Control Situation
– In an interview, State Family Planning Commission official explains the law and the population and family planning situation in the country.
Direct link: Family Planning Law and China’s Birth Control Situation
Worldwide Contraceptive Use Rising
– Discussion of UN data on current contraceptive practices and needs in 153 countries and areas. Overall contraceptive use increased substantially over the past decade in developing countries. [Requires free registration.]
(June 17, 2002)
In China’s Countryside, ‘It’s a Boy!’ Too Often
– Washington Post article discusses the effects of China’s one-child policies on sex-selective abortion, infanticide, and other practices that affect sex ratios.
(May 25, 2001)
