Even before conception, intending parents can boost a baby’s health

The evolving field of preconception health is showing intending mothers and fathers the opportunity they have to improve, not ...
WRAL

How dad's pre-conception health can affect the baby, too

Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of their babies. Many moms-to-be know that their health even before ...
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Paternal peril: Dad's drinking before conception unleashes higher risks for baby's birth defects

Prepare for a truth bomb that challenges everything you thought you knew about creating life. For too long, the spotlight has been on one side of the equation. But what if we told you the untold story ...
News Medical

Evidence alcohol even prior to conception may harm your baby

A study of more than 400 Australian women has found that alcohol consumption at or around the time of conception can damage the growth of the placenta, potentially harming a baby’s development. The ...
Indiatimes

Planning a baby? Things couples often ignore before conception

Couples believe that they are completely healthy and do not undergo any medical check-ups before starting their family life. Unbeknownst to people, various illnesses such as thyroid disorders, ...