Chiara Benedetto, Fulvio Borella, Hema Divakar, Sarah L O'Riordan, Martina Mazzoli, Mark Hanson, Sharleen O'Reilly, Bo Jacobsson, Jeanne A Conry, Fionnuala M McAuliffe
The preconception period is a unique and opportunistic time in a woman's life when she is motivated to adopt healthy behaviors that will benefit her and her child, making this time period a critical "window of opportunity" to improve short- and long-term health. Improving preconception health can ultimately improve both fetal and maternal outcomes. Promoting health before conception has several beneficial effects, including an increase in seeking antenatal care and a reduction in neonatal mortality. Preconception health is a broad concept that encompasses the management of chronic diseases, including optimal nutrition, adequate consumption of folic acid, control of body weight, adoption of healthy lifestyles, and receipt of appropriate vaccinations...
March 1, 2024: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics