1. Preconception Health and Care in Adolescents Nan Streeter AMCHP Web Conference September 27, 2007

2. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)? PHC is a national initiative to improve pregnancy outcomes by starting care BEFORE pregnancy

3. What is Preconception Health and Care (PHC)? The goal is to improve the health of women [adolescent girls] and couples, before conception of a first or subsequent pregnancy.

4. PHC Recommendations The recommendations focus on changes in consumer knowledgeconsumer knowledge clinical practiceclinical practice public health programspublic health programs health-care financinghealth-care financing data and research activitiesdata and research activities

5. PHC Recommendations Can be found on web at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ mmwrhtml/rr5506a1.htm http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ mmwrhtml/rr5506a1.htm http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ mmwrhtml/rr5506a1.htm

6. Why PHC in Adolescence? PHC – really is primary care and not only about childbearingPHC – really is primary care and not only about childbearing PHC is about planning, preparing, knowing, deciding, doing, being proactive for one’s future….PHC is about planning, preparing, knowing, deciding, doing, being proactive for one’s future….

7. Why PHC in Adolescence? For adolescents, it is an opportunity for  Education and awareness  Assessment of risky behaviors  Preparation for parenthood (or not)

8. Why PHC in Adolescence? Adolescents are establishing behaviors that may impact them their entire lives Smoking, drug use? Smoking, drug use? Sexual activity? Sexual activity? Adequate physical activity and healthy eating? Adequate physical activity and healthy eating? Mental health? Mental health?

9. Get ‘em young!  PHC is really about ensuring future health – regardless of pregnancy  Adolescents plan for college, trade school, jobs, why not plan for future health for themselves and any children they may have?

10. PHC Results in Healthier mothers and babiesHealthier mothers and babies Healthier familiesHealthier families Reduction in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.Reduction in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.