Preconception care: making the case
Information, intelligence and tools with evidence-based approaches for how preconception care can be embedded.
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This information and resources can help in planning and preparation for pregnancy, to improve the outcomes for mothers and babies.
Making the case for preconception care
A report for Local Maternity Systems and their wider systems partners. It covers:
- the impact of preconception health
- ways to improve birth outcomes
- ways to reduce inequalities through embedding preconception care
An infographic summary document is included.
Health of women before and during pregnancy toolkit
A national report on risk factors and inequalities. It can be used at a local level to identify variation in women’s health, before and in the early stages of a pregnancy.
A preconception animation that shows:
- how to provide preconception care with a person-centered approach
- how to identify opportunities for intervention
- key messages to communicate
Updates to this page
Last updated 5 November 2019 + show all updates
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Updated antenatal booking data analysis and investigation tool documents.
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Updated contents page of 'Preconception care: making the case report'.
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First published.