Interconceptional Care (ICC) is the term used to describe a woman's health before a baby is conceived. ICC prevents infant mortality, birth defects, premature birth and maternal death. When women are healthy prior to becoming pregnant, they give themselves and their children the best chance at a healthy life.

Proper interconceptional care requires more than a single pre-pregnancy visit to the doctor. ICC focuses on health-related areas that can be linked to poor outcomes if neglected. Because everyone has different health obstacles, each area of ICC should be emphasized according to each person's risk factors.

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Access to Care	Mental Health
Well Woman Exams	Post-Partum Depression
Breast Self Exams	Handling Anger & Stress
Mammograms	Abuse & Domestic Violence
Oral Health Care	Eating Disorders
Douching	Quitting Smoking
Health Literacy	Alcohol
	Legal Drugs
	Illegal Drugs

Family Planning & Baby Spacing	Chronic Health Problems
Baby Spacing	Chronic Health Problems
Are You Ready for Another Baby	Heart Disease
Contraceptive Methods	Cancer
Choosing a Birth Control Method	Diabetes
Abstinence	Asthma
The Pill	Vitamins & Minerals
The Shot	Grocery Shopping
The Patch	Shopping List
The Ring	Daily Food Record
Spermicide	Physical Activity
Diaphragm	Weight Control
Male Condom	Environmental Risks at Home
Female Condom	Environmental Risks at Work
IUD
Withdrawal
Tubal Ligation & Vasectomy
Emergency Contraception
Sexually Transmitted Infections
HIV