Trixia: Hello my name is Trixia Mae A. Elizan and this is my advocacy for Family
Planning.
First clip: Over population has been an issue since 1798--1798 when Thomas
Malthus noticed that the population of the world reaches an undesirable
number, that is when Family Planning advocacy is crucial especially in my state,
Philippines. it is also crucial to improve health outcomes. Family planning has a
direct impact on women's health and well-being as well as on the consequence
of each pregnancy.
Family planning allows individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their
desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births
----In 2008, use of contraceptive methods prevented over 250 000 maternal deaths
through reducing unintended pregnancies. This is equivalent to 40% of the 355
000 maternal deaths for the year. The number of maternal deaths would
decrease by a further 30% in developing countries, if all women who wish to
avoid pregnancy decided to use an effective contraceptive method.
Total fertility rate refers to the total number of children that the average
woman in a population is projected to have based on her birth rate at any
particular time—this number is intended to forecast the number of children a
woman will have during her lifetime. Total fertility rates vary widely by country.
African developing countries, for example, often have a total fertility rate of
roughly six children per woman. Eastern Europe and advanced Asian countries,
on the other hand, can expect one child per woman. The current fertility rate
for Philippines in 2022 is 2.479 births per woman, a 1% decline from 2021.
What are contraceptives? Contraceptives are the name given to medicines and
other devices that are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Contraceptives
may also be referred to as birth control.
There are different types of contraceptive methods that every woman can use.
Such as contraceptive implant, this type of contraceptive is a small flexible
plastic rod that is placed under the skin in your upper arm by a doctor or nurse.
It releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent
pregnancy and lasts for 3 years.
Another type of contraceptive is Hormonal contraceptive patch, one patch is
applied each week for every three weeks, then usually followed by a patch-free
week.
Also, Intrauterine devices (IUD) Small, T-shaped device that is inserted through
the vagina into the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. it also gives
you a long-term protection against pregnancy, they are also 99% effective. IUDs
can also make a woman’s period better, it can cut down cramps and make your
period lighter and it helps treat anemia, IUDs can also Last 3 to 10 years
depending on the type.
And lastly the use of condom, condom protects someone from having HIV
transmission, some studies claim that the condom protects from HIV at an
effectiveness rate of 60%, it also protects someone from having gonococci and
chlamydia.
So moving on
There is common reason why women across the world do not practice
contraception, it is lack of understanding about methods and reproduction. One
of the key causes for women's non-use of contraception has been mentioned as
a lack of awareness of modern contraceptive technologies and their
mechanisms of action,
Lack of awareness of sexual function and the fertile period among women,
particularly adolescent girls, may prevent them from ineffectively assessing
their risk of pregnancy when they have occasional or infrequent sex.
So there are also demands for family planning such as , IUD, male condom,
female sterilization and male sterilization.
There are also family planning programs and
According to DOH, there are family planning programs in Hospitals and other
health facilities such as
 Establishment of FP service package in hospitals
 Organization of FP Travelling team for outreach missions
 Delivery of FP services by hospitals to the poor communities especially
Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs):
 Provision of budget support to operations by the travelling teams
including logistics and medical supplies needed for voluntary surgical
sterilization services
 FP services as part of medical and surgical missions of the hospital
 Partnership with LGU hospitals for the FP outreach missions
A number of service delivery systems have emerged. Services can be obtained
through specialized family planning clinics or from hospitals. The private sector
is frequently involved, either through private physicians or through commercial
distribution of subsidized contraceptives. More lately, the tendency has been
toward community-based distribution systems that make family planning a
natural part of daily village life.
Another thing in family planning is abortion, Abortion is a medical procedure
that allows a woman to end her pregnancy. This is usually done within the first
few months, with the assistance of a doctor. Medical abortions and surgical
abortions are the two main types of abortions. The type of abortion used to
terminate a pregnancy will be determined by the woman's comfort level, the
doctor's recommendation, and the length of time since the woman's last
menstrual cycle. Some abortion methods are only safe to use during the first
trimester, while others can be used safely in the second or (in extreme cases)
third trimester.
There are non-surgical abortion which is a medical abortion. A medical abortion
does not require surgery or anesthesia, and it can be performed in a medical
office or at home, with follow-up visits to your doctor. It is most effective and
safe during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Risk of medical abortion:
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Heavy and prolonged bleeding
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Infection
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Fever
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Digestive system discomfort
There are also another type of abortion technology which is the Machine Vacuum
where this procedure is a common method used in the first 5 to 12 weeks (first
trimester) of pregnancy. It involves the use of a thin tube (cannula). The cannula is
attached by tubing to a bottle and a pump, which provides a gentle vacuum. The
cannula is passed into the uterus, and the pump is turned on. Then the tissue is
gently removed from the uterus.
Every year, half a million women die as a result of complications related to
pregnancy, childbirth, and unsafe abortion. The majority of these deaths could
have been avoided with proper family planning. For example, family planning can
help to avoid risks associated with pregnancy, such as:
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too soon. Women under the age of 18 are more likely to die in childbirth
because their bodies are not fully grown. Their babies have a greater chance
of dying in the first year.
too late. Older women face more danger in child bearing, especially if they
have other health problems or have had many children.
too close. A woman’s body needs time to recover between pregnancies.
too many. A woman with more than 4 children has a greater risk of death
after childbirth from bleeding and other causes.
That is why watching this family planning advocacy is important to all women out
there, to educate, to know and to be aware what are the pros and cons of family
planning, Good luck ladies!