FIGO Preconception Checklist: Preconception care for mother and baby

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 c...

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Published in:BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2024-04, Vol.165 (1), p.1-8
Main Authors: Benedetto, Chiara, Borella, Fulvio, Divakar, Hema, O'Riordan, Sarah L., Mazzoli, Martina, Hanson, Mark, O'Reilly, Sharleen, Jacobsson, Bo, Conry, Jeanne A., McAuliffe, Fionnuala M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Checklist
Child
Female
Fertilization
Humans
Infant, Newborn
lifecourse
Male
Mothers
nutrition
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
Preconception Care
Pregnancy
pregnancy planning
Prenatal Care
prepregnancy counseling
Reproduktionsmedicin och gynekologi
vaccines
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Summary: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. Use of the FIGO Preconception Checklist, which includes the key elements of optimal preconception care, will empower women and their healthcare providers to better prepare women and their families for pregnancy. Synopsis Preconception care should be provided to all women of childbearing age by healthcare professionals during routine visits, whatever their pregnancy intentions.
ISSN:0020-7292
1471-0528
1470-0328
1879-3479
DOI:10.1002/ijgo.15446