Preconception care is one of the most critical, proven-effective, and cost-effective of all strategies to improve pregnancy health, reduce life-threatening complications of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and help ensure a healthier lifetime for mom and baby. Preconception is also the perfect time to begin crucial engagement of fathers – to approach the making and nurturing of a baby as a collaborative effort. Participants will leave with a better understanding of opportunities to implement preconception healthcare as a tool for improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes. Theme(s): Fatherhood, Reproductive Healthcare Needs
Annie Toro, President and Executive Director, The What to Expect Project