Chapter Objectives

After reading the chapter, you should be able to:

outline the reasons for family planning.

discuss basic facts about oral contraceptives:

discuss basic facts about other forms of hormonal contraceptives:

understand basic facts about the use of vaginal spermicides as contraceptives.

describe the use of IUDs and other mechanical devices or barrier methods.

describe the processes of male and female sterilization:

discuss methods of birth control without the use of devices:

summarize the considerations in choosing which method to use.

discuss the following considerations in relation to abortion:

summarize the basic facts about infertility:

discuss basic issues in relation to adoption.

discuss the basic issues and trends in relation to childlessness, smaller families, and delayed parenthood.

discuss the reasons for having children.

discuss the reasons for choosing a child-free marriage.

discuss the effects of children on parents' happiness.

discuss the process of deciding whether or not to have children.

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