Family Planning (Maternal & Child Health Services)
Family planning is a key component of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services under the Ghana Health Service (GHS). It supports healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and the well-being of mothers, children, and families by enabling individuals and couples to make informed decisions about childbearing.
At our facility, we provide GHS-approved, client-centred, and confidential family planning services in line with national reproductive health policies and guidelines. Our services are integrated into routine antenatal, postnatal, child welfare, and adolescent health care to ensure continuity of care for mothers and families.
Family Planning Services Offered
We provide a full range of modern and natural family planning methods approved by the Ghana Health Service, including:
Oral contraceptive pills
Injectable contraceptives
Implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Male and female condoms (dual protection against pregnancy and STIs)
Emergency contraception
Fertility awareness and natural family planning methods
Counseling and referral for permanent methods where indicated
Maternal and Child Health Integration
Family planning services are offered during:
Antenatal care (ANC) visits to support birth preparedness and spacing
Postnatal care (PNC) to prevent closely spaced pregnancies
Child Welfare Clinics (CWC) to support breastfeeding mothers and child health
Adolescent-friendly health services to promote safe and informed choices
This integrated approach helps reduce maternal complications, low birth weight, and infant mortality.
Benefits to Mothers, Children, and Families
Effective family planning:
Promotes safe spacing of pregnancies (at least 24 months apart, as recommended by GHS)
Reduces the risk of pregnancy-related complications
Improves nutrition, growth, and development of children
Supports exclusive breastfeeding and maternal recovery
Contributes to improved household and economic stability
Counseling, Education, and Male Involvement
Our trained midwives and healthcare professionals provide comprehensive counseling using GHS family planning protocols. We encourage partner and male involvement to promote shared responsibility, support, and informed decision-making within families.
Youth-Friendly and Respectful Care
In line with GHS adolescent health policies, we offer youth-friendly, confidential, and non-judgmental services. Adolescents and young people receive accurate information to help them prevent unintended pregnancies and protect their reproductive health.
Quality, Safety, and Confidentiality
All services are delivered by qualified healthcare providers following GHS infection prevention and control standards. Client privacy and dignity are strictly respected at all times.
Family planning is essential for healthy mothers, thriving children, and resilient communities. Through education, access, and compassionate care, we support families in Ghana to plan safely and confidently for the future.