Family planning increases the chances of survival of both mother and child. A planned family is the best environment for the child's overall development, making it possible for them to develop to their full potential and to grow into healthy, productive adults. Spacing of children allows both mother and child to remain healthy during these critical years. Below, thirty-four year old Maria at her home in the Serato region of Brazil with 6 of her 7 surviving children. Eleven other children died of tetanus, dehydration and gastrointestinal illnesses.
Poverty is endemic in Latin America.
Good News - Family Planning has reduced the average family size in direct proportion to Contraceptive Prevalence. Africa's will double in the next 25 years.