Maternal Wellness Team Releases Preconception Health Reports

The Maternal Wellness team completed a project conducting nationwide key informant interviews and compiling information about preconception health initiatives in several U.S. states. The Maternal Wellness team used interview findings to inform the strategic planning process for the MCH preconception health priority area. Interviews revealed that states are using innovative strategies and partnering with other programs, agencies and collaborative groups to maximize tight budgets and promote preconception health. The full document titled, Nationwide Initiatives on Preconception Health, and the companion document, Preconception Health Nationwide Initiatives State by State Summary, can be accessed from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Maternal Wellness website under the What’s New Section: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/womens/prenatal.html