PreConception Counseling

• Ask for a history of past illnesses that may have an impact on future pregnancy.
• Ask for a family history of illness that may have an impact on future pregnancy.
• Perform a general examination to aid in the detection of basic problems.
• Advice basic tests.
• Determine your Rubella status. If you did not have rubella [German measles] as a child and were not immunized against it, you may need to take a Rubella vaccine and postpone your pregnancy by 3-6 months.
• Take a folic acid supplement on a daily basis. This lowers the risk of some birth abnormalities.
• Schedule a check-up/wellness visit with your doctor.
•  Obtain and begin taking prenatal vitamins.
• Discuss with your doctor any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are presently using.
• Limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine and stop smoking.

What is included in preconception counseling?

• Questions about lifestyle: Preconception counseling is not specific to reproductive organs, but rather to the entire body. A person’s lifestyle has an impact on his or her entire body and health.
• Disease history: It is critical to know if the woman or her family have a history of illness. If there is something worth considering or something which might become an obstacle in the pregnancy, then proper care is required for the same.
• Blood Tests: No medical examination is complete without a blood test. Blood tests are frequently used to diagnose diseases such as anemia. Anemia weakens the body, and it might be one of the causes of difficulties during pregnancy. It necessitates adequate follow-up.
• Urine Sample Analysis: It is again an indicator of many important factors in pregnancy such as kidney health, protein content etc. It plays a very important role in pregnancy. Usually for couples whose attempts to have children have failed previously. However, many couples are unable to attend preconception counseling. It might be for any number of reasons. The most major cause is an unplanned pregnancy. Many preconception counseling sessions are missed as a result of an unplanned pregnancy. Preconception counselling is important since it addresses several aspects; for example, controlling glucose levels before and during pregnancy may greatly reduce the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. Toxins, like alcohol, may cause significant harm and have long-lasting consequences, so their use must be carefully monitored. Even in situations of infertility, couples should get comprehensive preconception counseling before beginning infertility therapies. It would be really beneficial to them. Preconception counseling is also advisable to men.

What is included in pre-pregnancy counseling?

Let us have a look at what preconception counseling entails:

• Previous pregnancies
• Menstrual history
• Use of contraception
• Sexually transmitted illnesses
• Vaginal infections
• Medical-surgical history
• Family medical history
• Lifestyle habits
• Caffeine use
• Home and working environment
  Apart from the above-mentioned things, preconception counseling looks into many more things. Preconception therapy is unquestionably required and useful, particularly for couples experiencing difficulties in having a child.

What tests are performed?

You will be required to complete the following tests:

•  CBC- Complete blood counts are used to diagnose anemia and other illnesses such as low platelet counts, among other things.
• Urine routine and microscopy to examine for protein, blood, pus cells, and other contaminants in the urine.
• Blood test
• HBA1C
• VDRL- Syphilis test, which is required of all pregnant patients.
• BSF- fasting blood sugar test for diabetes, G.T.T
• HbsAg- Test for Hepatitis B, HIV-AIDS screening
• Sonography
• Your weight will be monitored at each prenatal appointment to look for either excessive or inadequate weight growth throughout your pregnancy.
• Your blood pressure will be measured.
• You will be questioned about any complaints you have. Make a detailed note of your complaints/questions and bring it to your next doctor’s appointment.A prescription will be written for you based on your specific requirements.You will be provided nutritional recommendations as needed.

Supplements:
Folic acid supplements will be provided to you in the pre pregnancy counseling

Why are regular visits important?

frequent visits will your doctor be able to check essential things like your uterus examination, your systemic diseases, and answer your questions

Benefits of PreConception counseling

• Lower infant and maternal mortality
• Preventing pregnancy difficulties
• Preventing complications during pregnancy
• Preventing stillbirths, preterm labor, and preterm birth
• Low birth weight prevention
• Prevention of newborn infections
• Preventing the spread of STDs/HIV

For more information & consultation on Prepregnancy Counselling in Thane, visit Complete Women’s Care at Ghodbunder road, Thane or contact us on 9833074977 or simply fill in your name and number & one of our team member will get in touch with you soon. Our team of experts along with Dr. Arohi Tasgaonkar, MS (ObGy), DNB (ObGy), and one of the best Gynecologist in Ghodbunder Road Thane will help you out in understanding your problem and guide you through every stage of your treatment.