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Pregnancy preparation amongst women and their partners in the UK; how common is it and what do people do?

2022-12-19 sexual and reproductive health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPregnancy preparation, to establish a healthy lifestyle within the preconception period, has been shown to reduce adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite its importance, we know very little about if and how people prepare for pregnancy in the UK. MethodsAs part of the P3 study, women in the UK were invited to complete an online survey about pregnancy preferences, including the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP) Scale. 274 participants were currently trying, thinking, or maybe thi...

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