This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of either the organization or their contents, expressed views, programs, or political activities. Further, the College does not endorse any commercial products that may be advertised or available from these organizations or on these websites. This list is not meant to be comprehensive; the exclusion of a site does not reflect the quality of that site. Please note that sites and URLs are subject to change without warning. pvh 4/1/2010, last revised 4/26/11
General Resources:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The College offers several resources on preconception care for health care professionals and women, including a Committee Opinion, several pamphlets, and WEBTREATS.
WEBTREATS
WEBTREATS are quick guides to high-quality ob/gyn Internet resources that have been vetted and compiled by College librarians. Several WEBTREATS are relevant to preconception care, including those on pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, diet, exercise, family planning, genetics, smoking, vaccines, and teratology.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
The NCBDDD currently includes three divisions – the Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, the Division of Human Development and Disability, and the Division of Blood Disorders. The NCBDDD website offers many resources on birth defects prevention and preconception care of interest to health care providers and the general public, including some of the sites mentioned here.
Guidance for Preventing Birth Defects
Preconception Care
Preventing Birth Defects Before and During Pregnancy
Preconception Q&A
Reports for Health Care Providers:
Preconception Health and Health Care: The Clinical Content of Preconception Care
(select decade, year and issue; may need to purchase access to report)
This special report was published as a supplement to the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG 2008;199(6 Suppl)).
Proceedings of Preconception Health and Health Care Clinical, Public Health, and Consumer Workgroup Meetings (June, 2006)
Recommendations To Improve Preconception Health and Health Care – United States. A Report of the CDC/ATSDR Preconception Care Work Group and the Select Panel on Preconception Care.
This report, published in MMWR (MMWR 2006;55(RR-6)), provides recommendations to improve both preconception health and care. The goal of these recommendations is to improve the health of women and couples, before conception of a first or subsequent pregnancy.
Women’s Health Issues: Policy and Financing Issues for Preconception and Interconception Health
This special report was published as a supplement to Women’s Health Issues (2008;18(6 Suppl)).
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Food
The CFSAN site links to information on preconception and prenatal diets and food safety.
Before You’re Pregnant
Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
March of Dimes (MOD)
The MOD site offers many resources to both groups on birth defects, birth defects prevention, preconception care, and prenatal care.
Get Ready for Pregnancy
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus guides consumers and health care professionals to peer-reviewed resources on many topics, including preconception care. Try also searching on related topics such as birth defects, prenatal care, and folic acid.
Preconception Care
Specific Topics:
Diabetes:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes and Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes Public Health Resource Gestational Diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International: Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP): It’s Never Too Early to Prevent Diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: For Women with Diabetes, Your Guide to Pregnancy
Folic Acid:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) NCBDDD: Folic Acid
March of Dimes (MOD) Folic Acid
Genetic Counseling:
March of Dimes (MOD) Genetic Counseling
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Patient FAQs
Substance Abuse:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NCBDDD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): NCBDDD: Pregnant? Don’t Smoke
MedlinePlus: Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
Teratogens:
Motherisk
National Toxicology Program (NTP): Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR): Common Concerns & Health Topics