Preconception care stresses risk assessment and health promotion and education in preparation for childbearing. Emphasis is placed on identifying and modifying medical, behavioral, and social risk factors as well as preventing and managing health problems that require action before pregnancy. Examples of effective interventions include smoking cessation, obesity control, folic acid supplementation, and eliminating alcohol and recreational drug use before the woman becomes pregnant. Another important intervention is the review and/or modification of prescription and nonprescription medications in order to prevent teratogenic and other adverse effects.
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