The participation of prospective fathers in preconception care
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Authors
Czeizel, Andrew E.
Czeizel, Benjamin
Vereczkey, Attila
Issue Date
2013-01-22
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Preconception Care , Male Participation , Reproductive Risk , Genetic Diseases of Prospective Fathers
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Abstract
We present the data of male participants in the Coordinating Center of the Hungarian Preconception Service (HPS), Budapest, 1984–2010. One of main objectives of the HPS was the incorporation of male partners of female participants into the preparation of childbirth. The HPS is based on three steps: (I) Reproductive health check-up. (II) A 3-month preparation for conception with the major determinants of the development of new life such as sex, health and/or some diseases. Smoking and illicit drug use cessation and limitation of alcohol intake was suggested in the male participants (III) to achieve optimal conception and better protection of early pregnancy. Pregnant women usually visit prenatal care clinics between the 7th and 12th gestational week when it is too late to reduce the risk of congenital abnormalities. Male participation in HPS will help to enhance use of appropriate preconception methods at the appropriate time.
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Citation
Czeizel, A. E., Czeizel, B., & Vereczkey, A. (2013). The participation of prospective fathers in preconception care. Clinical medicine insights. Reproductive health, 7, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.4137/CMRH.S10930
Publisher
Reproductive Health