Lifestyle and wellbeing
Preconception care covers folic acid and iodine, immunity checks, cervical screening, reviewing medicines, alcohol and smoking, weight and activity, and managing conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disease. Australian guidance suggests starting at least three months before trying, and it applies to both partners.
Also known as: preconception care, getting ready to conceive, pre-pregnancy health
Related Australia guides
Related checklists
Sources
- Your Fertility, a national public education programme (yourfertility.org.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.