Healthy Start - Interconception

Interconception education and counseling services are culturally sensitive and matched to the client receiving the service. When possible, services are offered in the client's native language, or an interpreter is provided. Services are focused reducing factors that are associated with the poor birth outcomes of any subsequent pregnancies. Consideration is given to the timing of Interconception education and counseling. The care coordinator assesses the client's needs and readiness to receive this information while keeping in mind that education offered too early in a pregnancy may be forgotten; education offered immediately following a loss may not be retained and would be more effectively provided when the client has had an opportunity to grieve. Care coordinators consider each client's specific needs and offer education and counseling when most beneficial to the client.