Preconception counseling is a visit with your healthcare provider where you discuss plans for becoming pregnant. A healthy pregnancy begins well before you get a positive result on a pregnancy test. Getting counseling before you’re pregnant can reduce the risk of something going wrong during pregnancy that harms you or the fetus.
The goals of preconception counseling include:
- Helping you get pregnant safely.
- Keeping you and the fetus as healthy as possible.
- Reducing your risk of pregnancy complications.
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unplanned, so many people never receive the benefits of preconception counseling. But it’s so important. Preconception counseling can prepare you for having a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Planning a pregnancy without preconception counselling is like starting a journey without checking the route.
This one step can help:
- Detect hidden health or genetic problems early
- Prevent complications during pregnancy
- Reduce chances of birth defects and miscarriages
- Improve fertility success rates (especially before IVF)
- Guide couples emotionally and physically for a smoother experience
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