Family Planning Center

Family planning services are pivotal in addressing the global challenges of population growth and reproductive health. Access to comprehensive family planning services empowers individuals and couples to make informed decisions. 

At Borneo Hospital in Thane, we understand the importance of family planning services. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and modern facilities, we offer a range of family planning options in a compassionate and confidential environment.

What is Family planning?

Family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It is achieved through contraceptive methods and the treatment of involuntary infertility.

What Do Family Planning Services Cover?

Family planning services cover a wide range of reproductive health services, including:

• Contraceptive counseling and services: This includes providing information about different types of contraception, helping people choose the suitable method, and providing prescriptions or supplies
• Pregnancy testing and counseling:This includes providing tests to determine if someone is pregnant and counseling about options for pregnancy termination or continuation
• Infertility services: This includes providing diagnosis and treatment for people who are having difficulty getting pregnant
• STI testing and treatment: This includes providing testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV
• Preconception health services: This includes providing counseling and services to help people prepare for pregnancy, such as getting immunizations and taking vitamins

Goals Of Family Planning

The goals of family planning are to:

• Help people have the number and spacing of children they want: This can improve parents' and children's health and well-being. 
• Reduce unintended pregnancies : Unintended pregnancies can lead to negative consequences for mothers and children, such as poverty, poor health, and social problems
• Prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Family planning services can provide STI testing and treatment, which can help prevent these infections' spread
• Improve women's and children's health: Family planning services can provide various health care services, such as contraception, prenatal care, and postpartum care. This can help improve women's and children's health, both during pregnancy and after childbirth
• Family planning services can help women to take control of their reproductive health and make informed decisions about their lives. 

Best Family Planning Method

Talking to your doctor about your family planning needs and preferences is essential. They can help you choose the method that is right for you.

Feel free to visit Borneo Hospital for your family planning. 

Here are some of the most effective family planning methods:

• Implant: An implant is a small rod inserted under your arm's skin. It can last for up to 3 years
• IUD: An IUD is a small device inserted into your uterus. It can last for up to 5 years
• Sterilization: Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It can be done for men (vasectomy) or women (tubal ligation)
• Shot: The shot (Depo-Provera) is a birth control injection given every 3 months
• Pill: The pill is a daily oral contraceptive that contains hormones
• Ring: The ring is a flexible ring that is inserted into your vagina once a month
• Patch: The patch is a small adhesive patch applied to your skin once a week
• Condom: A condom is a thin sheath worn over the penis during sex. It can help to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Advantages Of Family Planning

Family planning has many advantages for both individuals and societies. Some of the key benefits include:

• Control over fertility: Family planning allows people to have the number and spacing of children they want. This can improve health, educational, and economic opportunities for individuals and societies
• Reduced unintended pregnancies: Family planning can help to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, which can lead to improved health and well-being for all
• Prevention of sexually transmitted infections: Some family planning methods, such as condoms, can also help to prevent the spread of STIs. STIs can cause serious health problems, including infertility, cancer, and death. By preventing the spread of STIs, family planning can help to improve the health of individuals and communities
• Improved maternal and child health: Family planning can help to improve the health of mothers and children by providing access to contraception, prenatal care, and childbirth services. This can lead to healthier pregnancies, deliveries, and babies and children
• Greater social and family stability: Family planning can help to promote social and family stability by providing couples with the tools they need to plan their families and achieve their goals. This can lead to stronger relationships, more stable households, and more positive outcomes for children