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 ...

Optimizing health before pregnancy can improve health outcomes for both the mother and newborn baby. However, not everyone is aware of the need for good health before pregnancy—they generally start ...

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate.

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 ...

Are you aware? Parenthood is a journey that begins long before conception, and it is now possible to prepare well for pregnancy. Preconception Counselling 2.0 goes beyond the traditional approach, yes ...

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 ...

Summary: A father’s psychological stress prior to conception can actively alter his offspring’s physical growth via small molecular signals carried in sperm. The research demonstrates that prolonged ...

As an early advocate of the preconception care model in women’s health, Peter S. Bernstein, MD, MPH, has been a longstanding advocate for healthy pregnancy, notably at the Montefiore Medical Center, ...

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate. Investigators analyzed the link between self ...