Abstract: The problem of infertility is rapidly growing in India. Increased stress is one
major cause of this. Pulling from the study of epigenetics, the Manashakti Research Centre
developed the Pre-Conception Education (PCE) program—its main objective is to increase
fertility among participants. The PCE has been conducted bimonthly since January 2010.
This article studies the effectiveness and outcomes of practicing PCE in correlation with
increasing fertility for couples by using feedback from surveys of couples who have
participated in PCE from January 2016 to December 2018. Analysis revealed that from
within the heteronormative, cis-gender couples, when the potential mother is under stress,
practicing PCE increased fertility rates for the couple
Effectiveness of a Pre-Conception Education Program in India at Improving Fertility Rates
Author(s): Gajanan Kelkar, Avinash Dharmadhikari, and Amita Dharmadhikari.
Citation
Gajanan Kelkar, Avinash Dharmadhikari, and Amita Dharmadhikari. Effectiveness of a Pre-Conception Education Program in India at Improving Fertility Rates. Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 36(1). (Copy this citation)