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.

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 ...

Although health education and counseling for women of reproductive age before they conceive can positively affect their health behaviors, few preconception health promotion tools and interventions ...

Proactive health measures can significantly influence outcomes for both partners when planning a pregnancy as it marks a pivotal moment. Addressing underlying factors like chronic conditions, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Preterm birth (PTB), giving birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is the leading cause of death for children under 5 years of age worldwide [1]. It was estimated that 15.22 million babies born ...

With the number of births in Japan hitting a record low for a 10th consecutive year since data collection began in 1899, increasing attention is being paid to preconception care, an initiative aimed ...