Three papers call for parents-to-be to improve their health before planning for a baby Expert: "There's more to pre-conception health for men ... than the quality of their sperm" Many moms-to-be know ...

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 ...

Head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), Hasto Wardoyo. Jakarta (ANTARA) - A pre-conception examination before marriage is necessary to improve maternal health and realize a ...

The research findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) -- a UK-based cohort that has ...

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. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...

Fertility specialists often meet couples who begin their parenthood journey with optimism, but very little preparation. There is a common belief that pregnancy begins once a test turns positive. But ...

The journey to parenthood is a profound and life-altering experience, one that begins well before conception. While most of us focus on pregnancy and postnatal care, the critical period of ...

Embarking on the journey to parenthood requires thoughtful preparation long before the first signs of pregnancy. Both partners must prioritize their health, addressing potential concerns such as ...

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 ...