What is it about?
What is preconception health? Many people are not familiar with the term and there is not a definitive definition of exactly what constitutes preconception health care. This article provides a quick look at some of the resources available to assist busy health care providers in assessing the overall health of their patients. Since every practice is different, there are short tools the patient can fill out herself and there are more lengthy assessments that cover every aspect of health that could impact a future pregnancy. Look and see what might work for you.
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Why is it important?
Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, infant mortality and maternal mortality are on the rise. As healthcare providers we can make a difference.
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This page is a summary of: Preconception Care Resources: Where to Start, Journal of Midwifery & Women s Health, May 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12464.
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