ACOG technical bulletin. Preconceptional care. Number 205--May 1995. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Preconceptional health care offers an important opportunity for practitioners involved in women's health to expand their primary care and prevention roles. Preconceptional counseling has been shown to benefit the fetus in various ways. Efforts to provide information may also lead to improvements in the patient's health.