Optimizing health before pregnancy can improve health outcomes for both the mother and newborn baby. However, not everyone is aware of the need for good health before pregnancy—they generally start ...

Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Now, research is continuing to show that the ...

For years, pregnancy symptoms and complications - from morning sickness to pre-eclampsia - have been viewed almost entirely through the lens of a woman’s health. Pre-conception advice has ...

New research from Boston Medical Center highlights the benefits of using health technology to engage African American and Black women earlier in preconception care in an effort to close the gap on ...

Parents' diets and health can have profound implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception, according to a Series of three papers published in ...

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 ...

The period before pregnancy is critically important for the health of a woman and her infant, yet not all women have access to health insurance during this time. We evaluated whether increased access ...

Some unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and soda consumption have decreased over time while rates of overweight and obesity have increased A new study details generational health trends among ...

So during the pre-conception period and pregnancy, the health of both parents can influence an offspring, and the second paper in the new series spotlights how those influences can involve a baby’s ...