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Preconception Health and Care in Adolescents

Preconception Health and Care in Adolescents. Nan Streeter AMCHP Web Conference September 27, 2007. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)?. PHC is a national initiative to improve pregnancy outcomes by starting care BEFORE pregnancy. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)?.

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Preconception Health and Care in Adolescents

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  1. Preconception Health and Care in Adolescents Nan Streeter AMCHP Web Conference September 27, 2007

  2. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)? PHC is a national initiative to improve pregnancy outcomes by starting care BEFORE pregnancy

  3. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)? The goal is to improve the health of women [adolescent girls] and couples, before conception of a first or subsequent pregnancy.

  4. PHC Recommendations The recommendations focus on changes in • consumer knowledge • clinical practice • public health programs • health-care financing • data and research activities

  5. PHC Recommendations Can be found on web at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5506a1.htm

  6. Why PHC in Adolescence? • PHC – really is primary care and not only about childbearing • PHC is about planning, preparing, knowing, deciding, doing, being proactive for one’s future….

  7. Why PHC in Adolescence? For adolescents, it is an opportunity for • Education and awareness • Assessment of risky behaviors • Preparation for parenthood (or not)

  8. Why PHC in Adolescence? Adolescents are establishing behaviors that may impact them their entire lives • Smoking, drug use? • Sexual activity? • Adequate physical activity and healthy eating? • Mental health?

  9. Get ‘em young! • PHC is really about ensuring future health – regardless of pregnancy • Adolescents plan for college, trade school, jobs, why not plan for future health for themselves and any children they may have?

  10. PHC Results in • Healthier mothers and babies • Healthier families • Reduction in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.

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