Below are some priority preconception health topics and resources that can help improve your health and wellbeing. Click each flipcard to learn why each topic is important and tools available to help you better understand and take action.
Patient Education Materials
Patient Education Materials
Download, print and share a series of materials to help people learn more about wellness topics. These are resources for providers and health teams to distribute, and for consumers to use to learn more about their health, annuals visits, and resources to take action.
Find ToolsEat Well
Eat Well
How you fuel your body directly affects your overall health and wellbeing, including your future health. Healthy eating does not have to be bland, costly, or time-consuming.
Learn MoreTake a Daily Vitamin
Take a Daily Vitamin
A vitamin is an insurance policy that you’re getting the nutrition needed for your body to function properly. Be sure yours has Folic Acid: a B-vitamin that is vital to your health and integral in the months *before* getting pregnant.
Learn MoreMove It
Move It
Exercise is key towards reducing the risk of just about all health conditions and maintaining a healthy outlook. Anything is better than nothing when it comes to exercise, and it doesn’t have to be boring and time-consuming.
Learn MoreBreak Up with Tobacco
Break Up with Tobacco
Harmful in almost every way, you absolutely can quit tobacco. Whether it’s a vape or cigarette, there are serious health risks to you and any future babies. Learn how to start the quitting journey today.
Learn MoreProtect Against Infections
Protect Against Infections
Sexually transmitted infections can lead to discomfort, serious health conditions, impact your fertility and relationships, even put future babies at risk. Don’t worry or be embarrassed. Get educated. Read more about prevention and treatment.
Learn MoreHappy & Safe Relationships
Happy & Safe Relationships
Your time with family, friends, and partner should make you feel loved and supported. While NO relationship is easy all the time, being around someone who makes you feel sad, stressed, or afraid isn’t good for you. Are you able to identify unhealthy or abusive red flags? Click for resources and tips to build a strong support system.
Learn MoreThink Ahead
Think Ahead
Half of all pregnancies in the US are unintended or mistimed. Not ready to have a baby? Intention is important if you are sexually active: Get schooled on contraception!
Learn MoreManaging Conditions
Managing Conditions
Unmanaged health conditions can be harmful to you and any future children. Learn about your family health history, recognize symptoms, talk to a doctor, and track your health conditions daily. Click for tools to screen yourself AND tools to manage chronic conditions.
Learn MoreKnow Your Meds
Know Your Meds
If you are taking any medications, have you re-assessed the dosage, or asked about how it may react to another med? Good things to ask your provider during your next check-up. Keep in mind: some medications are dangerous if you become pregnant. Find out if you’re taking one:
Learn MoreGet the Care You Need
Get the Care You Need
A lot can happen to a body in a year. Regardless of your age or condition, an annual well visit will ensure you are on track to reach your life, health, and family goals.
Learn MoreDrink More Water
Drink More Water
Staying hydrated is a critical component to staying well – keeping your organs and body functioning properly, having enough energy, feeling full/satisfied, and improving your skin, hair, eyes. Find out if you are drinking enough liquids to keep your body and mind well.
Learn MoreLearn Your History
Learn Your History
Your health genetics are helpful to identify and understand any conditions you might inherit. Great-grandpa and Nana’s health directly affects you and your future family! Here are some key questions to get you started in learning your family health history.
Learn MoreTracking Goals
Tracking Goals
What goals do you have for 6 months, 1 year, 5 years? Here are some tools to help you map strategies, timelines, and what you might need to achieve that goal.
Learn MoreBody Clock & Menstrual Cycles
Body Clock & Menstrual Cycles
Can you predict your period? Learn why tracking your menstrual cycle matters. Did you know your fertility starts to take a dive in your 30s? Let’s talk body clock!
Learn MoreMental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters
Your mental wellness matters! Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This affects how we think, feel and act, as well as how we handle stress, relationships, and decision-making.
Learn MoreWatch Binge Drinking
Watch Binge Drinking
Recognize binge drinking? Have you had more than 4 drinks in 2 hours? Learn more about how alcohol affects your body and ways to keep yourself safe.
Learn MoreGetting Enough ZZZ’s
Getting Enough ZZZ’s
Sleep or lack of it affects many aspects of your body, wellbeing, and performance. Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s rest.
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