Protected: Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy is an exciting time for you and your partner. Congratulations on taking the next step toward building your family! You’re probably aware there are many things you can do to get ready for pregnancy, but did you know both the mother and father’s health is essential in the months leading up to getting pregnant? The time before getting pregnant is called preconception, and it refers to the health status of the mother and father before conception. This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: ReferencesAlah, M. A. - “Unlocking the Path to Healthier Families: The Untapped Potential of Men’s Preconception Health”Healthline - “Sperm Quality Declines Significantly After Age 50”Mayo Clinic - “Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count”MedlinePlus - “Steps to take before you get pregnant”Office on Women’s Health - “Preconception health”