title: Introduction. Preconception care: building the foundation for healthy women, babies, and communities.
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Ricketts
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D016742:Preconception Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D011247:Pregnancy; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned; D016387:Women's Health