Can Fam Physician. 1988 Apr;34:891-3.
In Canada today, the average family size is declining and the expectation of most couples regarding health for their children is rising. These trends are placing more "value" on each pregnancy. Couples who are concerned about future pregnancies are now more often seeking advice relating to their family history and the risks of having children born with significant disorders before they undertake a conception. The family physician can play a key role in providing preconception counselling.
在当今的加拿大，平均家庭规模正在缩小，大多数夫妇对孩子健康的期望也在上升。这些趋势使每一次怀孕都更加“珍贵”。那些对未来怀孕感到担忧的夫妇，现在更经常在开始受孕之前，就其家族史和生育患有重大疾病的孩子的风险，寻求相关咨询建议。家庭医生可以在提供孕前咨询方面发挥关键作用。
