Preconception Care

Being as healthy as possible before becoming pregnant, and getting early and regular prenatal care during pregnancy, are important ways to take the best care of you and your developing baby.

Listed in the directory below, you will find some additional information regarding preconception care, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the High-Risk Pregnancy Related Web sites page to view a list of Web sites that may contain additional information on that topic.

Planning a Pregnancy
Risk Factors

Alcohol and Pregnancy
Smoking and Pregnancy
Illegal Drug Use and Pregnancy
Medications and Pregnancy
Medical Conditions and Pregnancy

Nutrition

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