Most pregnancies around the world are unplanned.

That single fact should give us pause.

By the time we recognize a pregnancy, we may already have missed a crucial window to protect it.

Pregnancy is not merely a biological event. It is one of the most profound turning points in the life of a woman, a child, a father, and indeed an entire family. What happens during pregnancy—and even before it begins—can shape health, development, and wellbeing of the child for decades to come.

And yet, we often prepare for pregnancy only after it has already begun.

The Invisible Window Before Pregnancy

There exists a critical but often overlooked phase: the pre-pregnancy period.

This is the time when a woman may not yet be pregnant, but her body, mind, and environment are already influencing the future ch ...