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. 2018 Oct;108(10):1305–1313. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2018.304563
Core Topica Standard Topic
Preconception health and health care Fertility treatment
Health insurance coverage Hospital maternity practices related to breastfeeding
Pregnancy intention Work, leave, and child care
Contraception Folic acid awareness
Multivitamin use Participation in WIC and home visitation programs
Prenatal counseling HIV testing
Influenza vaccination Inductions and cesarean sections
Oral health Infections and chronic conditions
Health conditions during pregnancy Tdap vaccination
Cigarette smoking and use of other tobacco products Pregnancy complications
Alcohol use Household characteristics
Physical abuse Stressful life events
Breastfeeding Safety at home and car seat usage
Infant sleep position and sleep environment Well and sick child care
Postpartum depressive symptoms Social support
Postpartum checkup Emotional and sexual abuse
Household income Discrimination
Tobacco cessation
Secondhand smoke exposure
Physical activity
Family history of chronic conditions
Reproductive history
Emergency preparedness
Marijuana and illicit drug use
Prescription drug use
Zika virus

Note. Tdap = tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis; WIC = Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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Each core topic includes additional standard questions that address the topic in more detail.