Preconception Care

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MSH: 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.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to prepare for a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby. You should speak with your healthcare provider about preconception care.</p><p>Preconception care is care you receive before you get pregnant. It involves finding and taking care of any problems that might affect you and your baby later, like <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetesandpregnancy.html'>diabetes</a> or <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlin

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