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, ...

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 ...

Family planning program effective in diabetic teens Greater knowledge and willingness to discuss reproductive health observed among girls with diabetes who completed a preconception planning program.

In a new study, preterm birth (PB) and low birth weight (LBW) were strongly associated with a woman’s lupus disease activity at conception. Controlled disease activity at conception is important for ...

With more women becoming career-oriented, many delay marriage and childbearing due to professional and financial commitments. While this is a personal choice, delayed planning can sometimes lead to ...

Matern Child Health J. 2012;16(1):31-39. Women were included in the analysis if they were between ages 18 and 44 and could have children (i.e., had not indicated that they were post-menopausal or had ...

Having a baby is a big decision that should start months before couples even start trying to conceive, gynecologists say. Preconception health – a woman's health before she gets pregnant – is just as ...