Preconception counseling: make it part of the annual exam

Carl, J.; Hill, D.Ashley.

Journal of Family Practice 58(6): 307-314

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 0094-3509
PMID: 19508843
Document Number: 634268
Supplementing women's diets with 400 mcg folic acid every day reduces the incidence of neural tube defects in their offspring by up to 72%. Optimizing diabetic glucose control prior to conception is linked to a reduction in birth defects and pregnancy loss. Limiting caffeine consumption to no more than 200 mg per day may reduce the risk of miscarriage.

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