Preconception Care

Preconception care is defined as a series of treatments designed to detect and manage biological, behavioural, and social risks to the woman's health or the course of her pregnancy. Specific steps should be done either before conception or early in pregnancy to improve health outcomes. It concentrates on lowering morbidity and mortality for the patient as well as the baby in order to enhance the chance of conception when pregnancy is wanted and to help prevent unexpected births. Additionally, it provides advice on contraception.

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