Family planning refers to a process through which couples or individuals make decisions about the number and spacing of children they want, taking into account their personal circumstances, goals, and values. It involves considering various methods of contraception, as well as other strategies such as natural family planning, abstinence, or delaying pregnancy until conditions are favorable. The ultimate goal is to have control over the timing and spacing of pregnancies in order to improve health outcomes for both mothers and children, as well as to achieve personal and economic goals.