Pregnancy is a joint project, which means it is not just the mother who needs to optimise their health and build better habits before conception.

A new study that provides the "first national picture of the current state of preconception health among women in England", found that 9 in 10 women in enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that ...

Planning a baby? Here are essential preconception tests, recommended vaccinations, and lifestyle changes that can improve fertility and support a safe, healthy pregnancy.

We’re all familiar with the conventional wisdom when it comes to trying to conceive: stop birth control, track your cycle, eat well, avoid alcohol, and once pregnant, live ultra-clean. This supposedly ...

Preconception is the time before conception (the beginning of pregnancy). Couples may consider preconception care to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Share on Pinterest Catherine Falls ...

The Clark County Combined Health District has expanded to add preconception health services as part of its Reproductive Health and Wellness Clinics in an effort to help improve health outcomes for ...

During my last pregnancy, my healthcare provider used the term “geriatric” when describing special testing and accommodations that would need to be made given my age. I nearly fell out of my chair. I ...

Is prepping during the preconception period the answer for hopeful couples?

Merissa Elizabeth Hickman receives funding from the Wellcome Trust for her academic appointment. It’s well-known how important it is to look after your health during and after pregnancy. But it can ...

In 1989, the US Public Health Service Expert Panel on the Content of Prenatal Care, as part of its report, stated that one of the most important prenatal visits was the one that occurred before ...