Posts Tagged ‘preconception’
Should We Offer Preconception Services in Community Pharmacies?
Why is preconception care important? Roughly 4 million pregnancies occur in the United States annually.1 A common misconception is that preconception care is only a health care need when there is an intention to become pregnant. However, because nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, most birth defects occur within the…
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Pharmacists have great potential to improve preconception health. As they become increasingly aware and involved in providing preconception care, pharmacists can help close the gaps in such care by being advocates for the expansion of their role in preconception health. Here are 5 things pharmacists should know about preconception health: 1. We have a big…
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