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 ...

"Ask every woman" may become the new mantra of preconception care. Ask every woman of reproductive age whether she intends to become pregnant in the next year. This was one of the suggestions of the ...

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 ...

A research team has evaluated MyFamilyPlan and found that it enabled a significant increase in the proportion of women who reported discussing their reproductive health with their doctors. Although ...

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

Planning a pregnancy can be exciting as well as overwhelming. The emotions are high, there’s a lot to discuss with your partner, and of course, you must know for sure that you are ready. However, amid ...

Amid rising healthcare costs and anxiety around reproductive care access, employers plan to increase access to preconception and fertility support. So found Maven Clinic in its fourth-annual State of ...

A new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, published in Health Affairs, examined how well the health care system functioned for pregnant Native American and Alaska Native ...

A new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, published in Health Affairs, examined how well the health care system functioned for pregnant Native American and Alaska Native ...