Özet:

Many pregnancies in the world, including those in developed countries, are unplanned. The health of a woman and her partner before pregnancy may determine the fate of the baby. The concept of preconception care emerged about thirty years ago in developed countries in order to prevent poor obstetric outcomes. This approach focuses on improving the health of expectant mothers and fathers before conception and includes a number of pre-pregnancy initiatives to achieve a healthy pregnancy term and healthy baby. This modern primary-care service must be available to all women in their reproductive ages, not only for couples who are planning to have children. The healthcare providers working in related fields are on the team that will make this change in Turkey. They need education and counseling to increase their awareness of this issue and to ensure they are competent in order to offer a comprehensive service. The scope and benefits of preconception care, evaluation criteria, health service models, and the responsibility of healthcare providers will be addressed in this article.

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