Family Planning Family Planning in Sanghavi, Pimple Gurav PCMC Pune Family planning is the practice of deciding how many children to have, and when to have them. It also includes treating infertility. Benefits of family planning: Prevents pregnancy-related health risks: Family planning can reduce maternal mortality and infant mortality. Prevents HIV/AIDS: Using condoms can help prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child. Empowers women: Family planning can help women participate in education and public life. Reduces adolescent pregnancies: Family planning can help reduce teenage pregnancy. Slows population growth: Family planning can help reach and maintain the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.1