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Preconception health and health care focuses on taking steps now to protect the health of a baby in the future. However, preconception health is important for all women and men, whether or not they plan to have a baby one day.

Preconception Health and Health Care Topics

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What is preconception health and health care?

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Tips for women, even if they don’t plan to get pregnant.

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Learn how to make a reproductive life plan.

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Resources and tools for women, men, and health professionals.

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Tips for women who are planning a pregnancy

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Steps for men.


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Clinical care, recommendations, and tools.

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Scientific articles and other documents.

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