Preconception Counseling
Thinking about getting pregnant in the near future?
we would love to help support you not only reach that goal, but HELP you be informed and healthy when you do!
We offer Preconception Consultations - you can do these through a telemedicine visit.
Together we’ll review:
Medical history - yours, your partner’s, and your family’s
Timing/when is appropriate or safe to seek pregnancy… for instance, maybe some lab work or immunizations are recommended prior to getting pregnant, or possibly you or your partner travelled somewhere that has Zika Risks
Medications - are your medications safe, or do we need to transition you to other medications that will be safer
Obstetrical/GYN history - are there any pre-existing GYN conditions or pregnancy conditions we should treat prior
Social risks - do you have any super fun yet risky sports (ie roller derby) that we’ll want to plan changes for; do you love the sauna; do you have hazardous exposures through work or hobbies; and more
Diet - any restrictions that might need supplementation for fertility or pregnancy, as well as changes to expect once pregnant
Ovulation - are you ovulating monthly? No worries if you have no idea, we’ll help you learn how to know
Best birth control prior to pregnancy - thinking you want to be pregnant in 6-12 months and wondering what contraception is best, we’ll review that too
Tests - based on your history, together we’ll determine which tests you’re due for and schedule a blood draw at LabCorp to complete them.
Genetic Carrier Testing - we can provide that at your visit in clinic.
Prenatal vitamins - yep, you need to be sure you’re taking one with 400mcg daily, and we’ll help direct you to some of the high quality ones, as well as other vitamins that your lifestyle or other health conditions might warrant
Booze & smokes/vaping - the “no no’s”, we will discuss those as well and when you should plan to quit
And other unique components that apply to each individual
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