Rafiki Network Program

Ovulation
Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary to the fallopian tube. It occurs 2 weeks before the first day of menstruation. At that time, if sperm meets the egg, fertilization happens.

Fertilization is the joining of the father’s sperm and the mother’s egg to form a baby. Babies
grow up in the mother's vagina for about 9 months.

Life planning
If you want a baby in the future, you should think about your life plans. When you get
pregnant, it is difficult to keep going to school, studying, and playing with your friends. Being
a parent costs a lot of money. Teenage pregnancy is very dangerous for both the mother’s and
baby’s health. The pelvis of teenagers is not wide enough to safely give birth and for the baby
to grow. You should think about having a baby when you are ready both physically and socially.
The most important thing to learn is how to prevent pregnancy until you are ready.

How to prevent pregnancy?
First, condoms are great because they can be used to prevent pregnancy and also STIs,
which stands for sexually transmitted infections. Use a condom every time you have sex.
Second, not having a sexual relationship is the only absolute 100 % way to avoid pregnancy.
You have sexual and reproductive rights. You have the right to choose sexual partners. You
have the right to choose when you have sex and when you have children. You have the right to choose to have children. You have the right to choose how many children. It’s essential for both boys and girls to think about life planning