Preconception: meaning, definitions and examples

before birth

Preconception refers to the period of time before conception or before a baby is born. It includes the planning, preparation, and considerations that happen before a pregnancy.

Examples of usage

• Good preconception health is important for a healthy pregnancy.

• Many couples seek advice during the preconception period.

• She attended a preconception counseling session before trying to conceive.

preconceived idea

A preconception is an idea or opinion that is formed before there is enough information or evidence. It can lead to biases or misunderstandings.

bias, preconceived notion, prejudice

Examples of usage

• She had a preconception that all doctors were unfriendly.

• Try not to have any preconceptions about the outcome before we have all the facts.