title: Care in early pregnancy.
abstract: This century has seen marked improvement in perinatal outcomes but prematurity remains a problem the world over. To improve these results requires more attention to early pregnancy or even pre-pregnancy care. Control of pre-existing conditions, improved social behavior in nutrition, smoking cessation and other factors are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Work
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods*