What lifestyle habits matter most before pregnancy? A comprehensive Odoxa survey for the Grand Forum des Tout-Petits, polling 1,008 French adults aged 20-40, uncovers significant misinformation and gaps in awareness.
Only one in 10 women follows the High Authority for Health (HAS) recommendation for a pre-conception visit. Awareness remains low: just 32% recognize that diet impacts the future baby preconception, while another 32% believe regular physical activity is unnecessary before pregnancy.
The father's pre-conception health is often overlooked. Nearly three in 10 French adults are unaware that his habits—including alcohol, tobacco, diet, exercise, and exposure to pollutants—affect the child's well-being.
Ultimately, two-thirds of these young adults feel underinformed about optimal pre-conception lifestyles.
