Preconception Care Prepare for the Best Start of 1000 Days (Ankur to Arohan)
Editor-in-Chief: Himabindu Singh
Executive Editors: B Lakshmi Shanthi, Deepa Janardhanan, Manmeet Kaur Sodhi, Prashant Kariya & Sonia Bhatt
Reviewers: KE Elizabeth, Newton Luiz, Pooja Deewan & TL Ratnakumari
ISBN: 978-81-995124-8-1
Year: 2026
Edition: 1st Edition
Length: 160
Format: Paperback | Single Colour
Preconception Care: Best Start of 1000 Days (Ankur to Arohan) is a comprehensive, practical guide designed to help individuals and couples prepare for healthy conception, pregnancy, and parenthood. Recognising that a child’s lifelong health begins even before pregnancy, this book adopts a holistic approach to preconception care, integrating medical science, nutrition, mental well-being, lifestyle choices, and relationship readiness.
Structured across six thoughtfully organised sections, the book takes readers step by step through reproductive health education, physical and emotional wellness, medical considerations, genetic risk assessment, environmental safety, and partnership building. It also addresses modern challenges such as delayed parenthood, workplace hazards, substance use, and stress management, while emphasising informed decision-making and long-term family well-being.
By combining evidence-based guidance with practical planning tools, this book empowers future parents to optimise fertility, reduce risks, and enter pregnancy with confidence and clarity. It serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals, counsellors, and anyone seeking to give their child the healthiest possible start during the critical first 1000 days of life.
Key Features
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Holistic focus on health before conception, covering physical, emotional, and social wellbeing
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Structured into six clear sections from planning to final preparation for pregnancy
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Detailed guidance on female and male reproductive health and fertility awareness
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Practical chapters on nutrition, exercise, metabolic health, and stress management
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Covers medical conditions, immunization, genetic testing, and family history assessment
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Addresses lifestyle risks including environmental toxins, substance use, and workplace hazards
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Emphasizes relationship readiness, communication, and parenting values
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Includes fertility tracking, pregnancy expectations, and building a strong support system