Objectives

The ultimate objective is to establish a global network dedicated to optimizing preconception care in order to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity by:

• raising awareness of preventable risks to the health of future children, that need to be addressed before pregnancy;
• bringing relevant international stakeholders together;
• contributing to global awareness and prevention programs to reduce common known risks of adverse health effects for the the fetus or neonate;
• supporting countries/governments in identifying the options for preconception care and implementing structural programs.

Policy/strategy

To achieve these goals, PfL strives to work catalytic; identifying the responsible persons, institutions and organizations and to motivate, support and facilitate them to deliver the needed actions and/or services. PfL aims to working in close collaboration with the WHO and other international bodies.