Why is a reproductive life plan helpful for everyone?

It takes a combination of a healthy egg and a healthy sperm to make a baby.

Whether or not you intend to have a pregnancy now, later or not at all, a reproductive life plan can help you.

Not every pregnancy is intended and a reproductive life plan can help prevent an unintended pregnancy and can help you think through what to do if one occurs.

We know that there are steps people can take before pregnancy that can make a difference to their health before and during pregnancy. There are also steps that can improve sexual health and overall well-being to help conceive a healthy baby. Knowing about these steps can help you make choices that support you, your partner and your future child.

A reproductive life plan gives everyone the chance to review these steps and take action to improve health, protect fertility, and increase the chances of having a healthy baby now or in the future.