Pre-pregnancy counseling is also known as pre-conceptual counseling, is counseling to a woman by a gynecologist before planning a pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy counseling session, helps you enhance the chances of conceiving. It is necessary to talk to a doctor first if you are planning for a baby.
Why is Pre-pregnancy Counseling Necessary?
You can arrange for pre-pregnancy counseling with us as soon as you decided to plan for pregnancy. The things you need to do :
- To talk about risks associated with increased intake of folic acid tablets.
- Counseling on cessation of smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Have a general check-up with the doctor
- To clear your doubts regarding intercourse, vaginal infections, and fertility days
- Pre-pregnancy counseling can also bring light into the risk factors such as cysts, which need to be addressed before you get pregnant.
For a woman, Pre-Conception Counseling is necessary to assess the average health of a woman who is planning for pregnancy; it also helps in identifying:
- To detect any pre-existing disease that may have gone undetected before.
- Possible risks for the woman who is planning a pregnancy.
- Potential risks may affect a fetus.
What can you Expect in Pre-pregnancy Counseling?
During pre-pregnancy counseling with the Dr Jaya Trivedi, you will discuss different aspects of your health with our Obstetric & Gynecologist. This discussion will help our doctors to identify any factors that could affect your health during pregnancy. The questionnaire may include the following:
- Medical history
- Any issues related to your fertility, menstrual cycle, or general health.
- Any past pregnancies and complications experienced.
- Usage of contraception.
Our doctors may ask you to go through a physical and gynecological examination to detect any existing health problems that might affect your ability to conceive. Ensuring that you are perfectly healthy before you become pregnant will make you conceive a healthy baby and have a healthy pregnancy.
To increase your chances of conceiving, doctors will give you bits of advice, which includes:
- Advice to improve your diet and lifestyle
- Our highly experienced gynecologist will help you understand your fertility and menstrual cycle.
- Advice related to sexual positions that may increase the chances of pregnancy.
