graviditetsplanering
Graviditetsplanering, or pregnancy planning, is the intentional preparation for pregnancy to optimize health outcomes for the mother and child. It encompasses medical assessment, lifestyle adjustments, and consideration of social and environmental factors that can influence conception and pregnancy. It is supported by primary care, midwives, or specialized preconception services and guided by national or regional guidelines.
Key elements include preconception health optimization: folic acid supplementation, vaccination as indicated (for rubella, hepatitis B,
Contraception and timing are central. People planning pregnancy may adjust or discontinue contraception and seek preconception
Equity and ethics are important in gravi itetsplanering. Access to information and services should be equitable
Evidence indicates that structured preconception and pregnancy planning can reduce adverse outcomes, such as neural tube