Updated by: Arabinda Naik
The family planning program was invented in 1951.
1. Awareness about Reproduction Audio-visual and print media, govt, and non-government agencies are doing an excellent job to create awareness among people about reproduction.
2. Sex Education
Sex education in school should also be introduced to provide the right information about misconceptions about sex-related aspects.
3. Knowledge of the growth of reproductive organs and STDs
Proper information about reproductive organs, adolescence, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, abortion, and pregnancy would help to lead a reproductive healthy life. People should know about birth control devices, the care of pregnant mothers, and the importance of breastfeeding.
4. Prevention of sex abuse and sex-related crime. Provide awareness about the ill effects of sexual abuse, sexual discrimination, and sex-related crimes.
5. Birth control devices and care of mother and child It should be encouraged to find out new methods Saheli a new oral contraceptive for the female was developed by CDRI in Lucknow. Provide medical facilities like prenatal care of the mother, medically assisted deliveries and post Natal care of mother and infant.
6. Research in a reproductive health area. It should be encouraged and supported to find out new methods. "Saheli" a new oral contraceptive for females was developed by our scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India.
7. Amniocentesis is a foetal determination and disorder test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Amniotic fluid contains cells that can be used to determine the sex of the infant to identify some abnormalities in several chromosomes. If it is established that the child is likely to suffer from a serious congenital defect, the mother should get the foetus aborted.
8. Child marriage has been banned in India.
9. Implementation of immunization programs.
10. Medical facilities. Better awareness about sex-related problems, prenatal care of mothers, medically assisted deliveries, and post-natal care of mother and infant decrease maternal and infant mortality, small family’s better detection and cure of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and increased medical facilities for sex-related problems, etc. indicate improved reproductive health of male and female individuals and children.