06/09/2016
ARE YOU PLANNING TO BE A PARENT? THEN READ THIS…….
Being a parent is the most exciting thing….
Scheduling a visit with your ob-gyn before you start trying to conceive is a must. Consider this, more than 50 percent of all pregnancies are unintended (meaning they happened without planning) and did you know that your baby will start developing even before you know you're pregnant.
To give your baby the best start in life, a preconception visit is one of the most significant things you can do for your future child therefore it's a good idea to get your own health squared away before you get pregnant. Think about it....preconception care is preventive medicine for you and for the child you're planning to conceive.
A preconception visit will help you determine what steps you may need to take to become physically and emotionally ready to have a baby. For us doctors it gives us an important baseline to refer to during your pregnancy.
So what is done during a preconception visit?
We will review your personal and family medical history, your present health, and any medications or supplements you're taking. Certain drugs and supplements are unsafe during pregnancy, and some may need to be switched before you even try to conceive.
We also discuss diet, weight, exercise, and any unhealthy habits you may have (such as smoking, drinking, and taking drugs); recommend a multivitamin; make sure you're up to date on your immunizations; test you for immunity to childhood diseases such as chicken pox and rubella; and answer any questions you have.
If it's been at least a year since you had a checkup, you can also expect to have a pelvic exam and a Pap smear, and to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases if you're at risk.
So why don’t you book for preconception visit with your obstetrician-gynecologist today……
