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PRECONCEPTION COUNSELING 

Thinking about trying for pregnancy is a very exciting time in your life! Our female OB/GYN providers are happy to discuss a variety of issues that may come up as you think about getting pregnant.

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Women's Health Care Associates is pleased to offer preconception counseling to help you plan. We will discuss your family history, any potential risk factors, existing medical conditions, and more.

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Some of the areas that we will review during our preconception counseling include:

  • Starting a prenatal vitamin

    • Prenatal vitamins are crucial to provide your body with important nutrients and prevent certain defects for your baby such as neural tube defects. ​

  • Medications in pregnancy

    • We will review your current medications and discuss any adverse effects in pregnancy. We can help guide you in removing or changing certain medications as well as develop a plan for when you can resume them once you've given birth. ​

  • Optimizing natural fertility

    • We can look at strategies to help you identify your "fertile window," which increases your chance of achieving pregnancy spontaneously. ​

  • Screening for inherited disorders, such as Cystic Fibrosis

    • We will discuss the methods available to screen for certain inherited disorders, assess your risk, and perform any necessary or desired screening for you and/or your partner. ​

  • Any preexisting medical problems that may impact a future pregnancy

    • Some medical problems that may affect a pregnancy include high blood pressure, diabetes, iron deficiency, and more. ​

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We would be honored to come alongside you as you embark on this exciting new journey!

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