title: An ounce of prevention: the evidence supporting periconception health care.
authors.affiliation: Family Physicians Group, Vancouver, WA USA.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Muchowski
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Paladine
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D005494:Folic Acid Deficiency / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016742:Preconception Care / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016540:Smoking Cessation