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 ...

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 ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a large cohort of Chinese women, preconception thyroid-stimulating hormone levels were linked to maternal ...

Preconception health checkups help identify medical conditions such as high blood pressure, thyroid problems, gestational ...

Many people only start thinking about their health once pregnancy is confirmed, but medical experts stress that the process should begin much earlier; before conception even occurs. ALSO READ: Experts ...

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in ...