Family Planning Vocabulary

noun the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births

• The doctor discussed different options for birth control with the patient.
• She's been on birth control for a few years now.
• I need to pick up my BC prescription before the weekend.
• Proper planning is like birth control for avoiding unwanted situations.

verb to produce offspring; to reproduce

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as a means to procreate and continue the family line.
• Some people choose not to procreate and instead focus on their careers or other interests.
• I heard she's been trying to procreate with that guy she just started dating.
• The artist's goal was to procreate ideas and concepts through their unique style of painting.

noun the fact of being or becoming a parent

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as a means for procreation.
• Some couples choose not to have children, so procreation is not a priority for them.
• People sometimes joke about procreation being a way to pass on their good looks.
• In literature, the act of procreation is often used as a symbol of creation and life.

adjective relating to or involved in the process of reproduction or procreation

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as procreative in nature.
• Some people believe that the main goal of getting married is to have kids.
• Marriage is all about making babies, according to some folks.
• The seeds of their love blossomed into a procreative journey filled with laughter and joy.

adjective relating to or involved in reproduction or the production of offspring

• The reproductive system is responsible for producing offspring.
• She's studying about the reproductive process in biology class.
• I heard they're having a talk about reproductive health at the clinic.
• The company's new marketing strategy is like a reproductive cycle, constantly generating new leads.

noun A bump watch refers to the act of monitoring or observing the growth of a pregnant woman's belly as her pregnancy progresses.

• The royal family's bump watch is always a topic of interest for the public.
• Have you been keeping up with the bump watch of your favorite celebrity?
• I'm totally on bump watch for my friend who is expecting a baby.
• As the project deadline approaches, everyone is on bump watch for any potential delays.

noun Extended fertility refers to the ability to conceive a child at an older age than is typically considered the prime reproductive years.

• Advancements in medical technology have allowed for extended fertility in women, enabling them to have children later in life.
• With the help of modern medicine, women can now extend their fertility and have kids even in their late thirties.
• Thanks to science, women can keep their baby-making abilities going for longer, giving them more time to start a family.
• Just like a well-preserved wine, some women seem to have extended fertility and can conceive effortlessly at an older age.