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Degree of pregnancy planning and recommended pregnancy planning behavior among women with and without chronic medical conditions – A large hospital‐based cross‐sectional study

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Pregnancy planning allows women to engage in pregnancy planning behaviors to optimize health status in the preconception period. Women with chronic medical conditions have a higher risk for adverse pregnancy… Click to show full abstract

Pregnancy planning allows women to engage in pregnancy planning behaviors to optimize health status in the preconception period. Women with chronic medical conditions have a higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes and therefore preconception care is recommended. The aim was to compare pregnancy planning among women with and without chronic medical conditions, and to assess adherence to the recommended pregnancy planning behaviors on folic acid intake, physical activity and abstention from smoking and alcohol, among women with and without chronic medical conditions stratified by pregnancy planning.

Keywords: chronic medical; pregnancy; pregnancy planning; medical conditions; among women

Journal Title: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2020

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