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Evidence-based preconceptional lifestyle interventions.

Sevilay Temel1, Sabine F van Voorst, Brian W Jack

  • 1Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; PCC, preconception care.

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Preconceptional lifestyle interventions show effectiveness in improving women's health behaviors and pregnancy outcomes. A review found substantial evidence for a core set of interventions when applied before pregnancy.

Keywords:
effectivenesshealth behaviorinterventionslifestylepreconceptionpregnancy outcomeprepregnancywomen

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  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Extensive evidence links preconceptional risk factors to adverse pregnancy outcomes.
  • The effectiveness of interventions to mitigate these risks and improve outcomes is not fully established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions implemented preconceptionally.
  • To assess their impact on behavior change and pregnancy outcomes in women.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search and citation tracking were performed.
  • Two independent reviewers selected studies based on predefined eligibility criteria.
  • Interventions focused on alcohol use, smoking, weight, diet, physical activity, and folic acid status.

Main Results:

  • 44 studies met the inclusion criteria from 4,604 initial records.
  • A limited number of core interventions demonstrated significant effectiveness.
  • Evidence supports preconception interventions for behavior modification and improved pregnancy outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Preconceptional lifestyle interventions are effective for improving women's health.
  • Targeted interventions show substantial evidence of positive impact on pregnancy outcomes.