Preconception Care

An organized and comprehensive program of health care that identifies and reduces a woman's reproductive risks before conception through risk assessment, health promotion, and interventions. Preconception care programs may be designed to include the male partner in providing counseling and educational information in preparation for fatherhood, such as genetic counseling and testing, financial and family planning, etc. This concept is different from PRENATAL CARE, which occurs during pregnancy.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): E02.760.775, N02.421.143.620.620, N02.421.585.775, N02.421.920.660

MeSH Unique ID: D016742

Entry Terms:

• Care, Preconception

Previous Indexing:

• Pregnancy (1981-1991)

See Also:

• Prenatal Care

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Patient Care
Preconception Care

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Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Community Health Services
Maternal Health Services
Preconception Care

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Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Patient Care
Preconception Care

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Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Women's Health Services
Preconception Care