
10/09/2025
ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕡𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕝𝕝: 𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔻𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤
Reflecting on our last scientific meeting, where Dr. Gwanyama Noella, our esteemed colleague at the Regional hospital and founder of Talk Pregnancy with Dr Noella, championed a session on Preconception Care, she enlightened us on the new Preconception Care Risk Assessment Tool, designed to strengthen routine preconception care services and ultimately reduce maternal and neonatal deaths.
𝗔 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Preconception care isn't just for expectant parents or those planning a pregnancy - it's for EVERYBODY! Whether you're married, single, or anywhere in between, preconception care is essential for optimizing your health and well-being before pregnancy.
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀
✨ 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮: Understanding genetic risks and predispositions
✨ 𝑭𝒐𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓: Nutrition, exercise, and substance use
✨ 𝑬𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: Managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension
✨ 𝑬𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: Exposure to toxins or pollutants
By assessing these risks, individuals and couples can take proactive steps to ensure a healthier pregnancy and outcome.
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲!
Share your thoughts on preconception care in the comments below! How do you think we can better support individuals and families in our community?