Paternal preconception modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy and offspring outcomes: a review of contemporary evidence from observational studies

T Carter, D Schoenaker, J Adams, A Steel - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background The preconception period represents transgenerational opportunities to
optimize modifiable risk factors associated with both short and long-term adverse health …

Folic acid supplementation during the preconception period: a systematic review and meta-analysis

KI Toivonen, E Lacroix, M Flynn, PE Ronksley… - Preventive …, 2018 - Elsevier
Guidelines recommend that women take folic acid supplements in the preconception period
to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in their offspring. Estimates of adherence to this …

Preconception health attitudes and behaviours of women: a qualitative investigation

NN Khan, JA Boyle, AY Lang, CL Harrison - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
The preconception period is a critical window in which maternal health can profoundly affect
both individual and intergenerational health. Despite its importance, little information about …

Defining preconception: exploring the concept of a preconception population

B Hill, J Hall, H Skouteris, S Currie - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2020 - Springer
Background Health prior to conception can significantly impact offspring health, however, a
clear definition of the attributes of the preconception population is currently lacking. We …

Barriers and facilitators to the provision of preconception care by healthcare providers: a systematic review

J Goossens, M De Roose, A Van Hecke… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Healthcare providers play an important role in providing preconception care to
women and men of childbearing age. Yet, the provision of preconception care by healthcare …

[HTML][HTML] Maternal and paternal preconception exposure to phenols and preterm birth

V Mustieles, Y Zhang, J Yland, JM Braun… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Phenol exposure during pregnancy has been associated with preterm birth, but
the potential effect of preconception exposure in either parent is unknown. There is a …

Preconception health and lifestyle behaviours of women planning a pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

BR Chivers, JA Boyle, AY Lang, HJ Teede… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Preconception care and lifestyle behaviours significantly influence health outcomes of
women and future generations. A cross-sectional survey of Australian women in …

Women's knowledge, attitudes and views of preconception health and intervention delivery methods: a cross-sectional survey

MP Daly, J White, J Sanders, RR Kipping - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 - Springer
Background Several preconception exposures have been associated with adverse
pregnancy, birth and postpartum outcomes. However, few studies have investigated …

Digital preconception interventions targeting weight, diet and physical activity: A systematic review

H O'Connor, JC Willcox, S de Jersey… - Nutrition & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Optimising preconception health increases the likelihood of conception, positively
influences short‐and long‐term pregnancy outcomes and reduces intergenerational chronic …

Preconception lifestyle changes in women with planned pregnancies

J Goossens, D Beeckman, A Van Hecke, I Delbaere… - Midwifery, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives (1) to study preconception lifestyle changes and associated factors in women
with planned pregnancies;(2) to assess the prevalence of risk factors for adverse pregnancy …