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Where is the "W"oman in MCH?
Hani Atrash1, Brian W Jack, Kay Johnson
1National Center on Birth defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 17, 2008
Summary
Improving women's health before pregnancy, known as preconception care, is crucial for better maternal and infant outcomes. This essential aspect of primary care should be integrated into routine health services for women of reproductive age.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Scientific evidence supports that enhancing women's health pre-conception improves pregnancy outcomes.
- Historically, healthcare has prioritized prenatal and infant care over preconception health.
- Preconception care is recognized as a vital strategy for improving maternal and infant health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of preconception care in improving maternal and infant health.
- To highlight that preconception care is an integral part of routine primary care for women.
- To advocate for a shift in focus towards pre-pregnancy health interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific evidence on preconception health interventions.
- Analysis of the integration of preconception care into primary healthcare.
- Emphasis on provider counseling regarding reproductive plans and practices.
Main Results:
- Improving women's health before pregnancy leads to better pregnancy outcomes.
- Preconception care can be seamlessly incorporated into existing primary care for reproductive-aged women.
- Reframing provider focus and counseling on reproductive health is key.
Conclusions:
- Preconception care is essential for optimizing maternal and child health.
- Integrating preconception care into routine primary care is feasible and necessary.
- Prioritizing women's health before pregnancy is critical for the "W" in Maternal and Child Health.
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