摘要
Extended from antenatal care,preconception health is targeted for a planned pregnancy and a healthier prepregnancy status,by the approach of folic acid supplement,treatment of chronic and infectious disease,etc.Abundant studies have reported preconception care(PCC)is beneficial for the health of women and children.For example,pre-pregnancy diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease are useful for avoiding maternal death;folic acid supplement is recommended for eliminating risk of offspring's neural tube defects.However,PCC practice is not that satisfactory,and moreover,different health system and cultural background lead to diverse PCC model worldwide.In this issue of the Journal,we will discuss about current practice model and related diversity of(PCC)worldwide.Most outline the prenatal care system that has successfully been established in China and then contrast it prenatal care as it is developing in urban Western societies In China,PCC has become more important than ever.
