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Family planning gives you the chance to decide if and when you want to have a child and how many children to have. It also gives you time to check your family medical history for inherited conditions, like sickle cell anaemia, before you pass them on to your child.

How do you prevent pregnancy?
Women and men have very different options for preventing pregnancy. Women can use birth control pills, IUDs, diaphragms and condoms. It's very important to talk openly and honestly with your partner about safer sex.

There are several different types of birth control. Learn more about:

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You can get free advice on family planning from your provincial or community clinic or from your local Marie Stopes Centre.

You can also call Marie Stopes Toll Free at 0800 11 77 85.

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