A culturally-sensitive guide to reproductive health that honors tradition while protecting your family's future Table of Contents A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast The Hidden Crisis: Why Ugandan Families Struggle What Natural Family Planning Really Means The Science Behind Your Body's Natural Signals Method 1: Tracking Your Monthly Cycle Method 2: Understanding Body Temperature Changes Method 3: Recognizing Cervical Mucus Changes Method 4: The Calendar Method Made Simple Getting Your Husband on Board: A Sensitive Approach Spacing Children for Healthier Families Where to Get Help in Uganda Common Mistakes That Lead to Failure Your 30-Day Action Plan A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast {#a-marriage-nearly-broken} Sarah sits on the steps of her home in Mukono, watching her four children play in the compound. At 28, she looks much older. Her youngest is just 8 months old, and she's already worried about another pregnan...
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