ThePregnancy BeforePregnancy
A prevention-first approach helping women prepare their body, mind, heart, faith, and life before conception.
Most pregnancy conversations begin after a positive test. But many of the factors that shape a woman's journey begin long before that moment.
Academic
Executive MBA — Imperial College London
Peer-Reviewed Research
European Journal of Health Sciences, 2025
Innovation
PRS Index™ — US Provisional Patent Pending
Most Maternal Health Conversations Begin Too Late
But women need support before crisis moments arise. The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy asks a different question: What if we helped women prepare before pregnancy begins?
85.7%
of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable*
#1
Mental health conditions are now the leading cause of pregnancy-related death*
"The future of maternal wellness begins before conception."
Preparation Is Not Fear.
Preparation Is Wisdom.
The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy recognises that preparation is not only physical. A woman's body matters — but so does her emotional wellbeing, her support system, her environment, her faith, and her ability to take action before pregnancy begins.
For many women, preparation is also a matter of faith, hope, and inner peace — and there is room for that here, too.
The Definition
The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy is Oge Akinola's prevention-first philosophy that helps women prepare their body, mind, heart, faith, and life before conception.
Five Areas of Readiness Every Woman Should Consider
True preparation looks at the whole woman. The five readiness areas make the philosophy easy to understand — and connect directly to the nine patent-filed pillars of the PRS Index™.
Readiness Area 01
Body Readiness
Preparing the physical body before pregnancy begins — nutrition, movement, sleep, cycle awareness, metabolic and hormonal health. This is the broadest area, holding five of the nine PRS pillars.
Readiness Area 02
Mind & Emotional Readiness
Supporting emotional wellbeing before motherhood — stress, resilience, grief, pregnancy after loss, and the emotional weight women carry before conception.
Readiness Area 03
Environment & Safety Readiness
Considering what surrounds the woman — home, workplace, exposures, and safety. Not fear of everything, but awareness of what may be worth reviewing.
Readiness Area 04
Life & Support Readiness
Preparing the life around the woman, not only the body within her — partner conversations, family support, finances, and practical systems for the journey ahead.
Readiness Area 05
Spiritual & Inner Readiness
Strengthening the heart and spirit through faith-informed preparation — prayer, hope, purpose, and inner peace during the waiting and preparing season.
How the PRS Index™ Supports the Philosophy
The philosophy explains why preparation matters. The PRS Index™ — a patent-filed readiness assessment — helps women see where to begin, across nine interconnected pillars.
The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy
PRS Index™ Assessment
Personalised Readiness Insight
Better Prepared Next Steps
Spiritual Readiness & Inner Peace
The faith-informed heart of the framework — faith, hope, prayer, and inner peace. It welcomes the woman of deep faith and the woman who simply longs for peace and grounding.
A Preparation Guide
Before You See Two Lines
Preparing Your Body, Heart, and Faith for the Journey to Motherhood
Oge Akinola
Before You See Two Lines
Preparing Your Body, Heart, and Faith for the Journey to Motherhood
Before You See Two Lines brings The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy into a warm, practical, faith-informed guide for women preparing for motherhood — before the positive test, before the appointments, before the visible signs.
Preparation without pressure. Faith without fear. Wisdom without overwhelm.
This Conversation Belongs to More Than One Woman
Women Preparing for Pregnancy
Whether you plan to conceive soon or simply want to understand your body and readiness more deeply, this philosophy gives you a practical, holistic framework to begin.
Women Who Have Experienced Loss
For women navigating pregnancy after miscarriage, loss, or infertility — this philosophy creates space for grief, hope, and intentional preparation without pressure.
Healthcare Professionals
For clinicians, midwives, and public health practitioners who want to explore prevention-based approaches to preconception care and the PRS Index™ tool.
Organisations & Employers
For organisations that want to support women in the preconception and early family-planning stage — through speaking, corporate wellness, or community programming.
Faith Communities
For pastors, women's ministry leaders, and faith-based organisations where the spiritual dimension of preparation is as important as the physical.
Healthcare & Research Partners
For institutions exploring research partnerships, PRS Index™ pilots, or collaboration on maternal wellness innovation.
Choose the Path That Fits You Best
I'm Preparing for Pregnancy
Download the Readiness Guide and begin with practical steps for body, mind, heart, faith, and life.
Download the Guide →I Want to Understand My Readiness
Explore the PRS Index™ and discover how readiness scoring helps identify strengths and gaps.
Explore the PRS Index™ →I Want to Bring This to My Organisation
Invite Oge to speak on prevention-based maternal wellness and why support should begin earlier.
Book Oge to Speak →I Want to Read the Book
Before You See Two Lines brings this philosophy into a warm, practical, faith-informed guide.
Learn About the Book →Download the Pregnancy Before Pregnancy Readiness Guide
A practical guide to help you begin preparing your body, mind, heart, faith, and life before conception. Use it to reflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence.
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A New Beginning for Maternal Wellness
The Pregnancy Before Pregnancy is not just a phrase. It is a movement toward earlier support, deeper awareness, better preparation, and healthier futures for women and families.
To begin sooner. To prepare more wisely. To support women more fully.
The future of maternal wellness begins before pregnancy. And it begins now.
Start Your Pregnancy Before Pregnancy Journey
* Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Maternal Mortality Review Committee data (2022). Confirm citation display before launch.