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Components of preconception care
Preconception care
Preconception care is a care that aims to maximize the gains for maternal and child health. It is the provision of biomedical, behavioral and social health interventions.
What is it?
Preconception care is a care that aims to maximize the gains for maternal and child health. It is the provision of biomedical, behavioral and social health interventions.
Purpose of preconception care
- Establish lifestyle behaviors to maintain optimum health
- Identify and treat risks
- Conceive a pregnancy without necessary risk factors
- Prepare people psychologically for pregnancy and the responsibilities of parenthood
The components of preconception care
- Screening for common medical illnesses during pregnancy
- Supplementing Iron and Folic acid
- Information, counseling and education
- Monitoring nutritional status
- Managing identified health problems
- Promoting physical activity
- Advising on cessation of smoking and alcohol intake
- Vaccination
- Continue a regular follow up at a nearby health care service provider
Miscarriage
Multiple Pregnancies & Genetic Testing
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Pregnancy and risks
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Contraceptives
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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