What to expect at a preconception visit

The preconception visit is a chance for you to talk through any health concerns or questions or worries you may have about getting pregnant and pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will ask you about:

• Your health and lifestyle
• Your diet and physical activity
• Your periods
• Previous pregnancies
• Medications
• Medical history and any conditions
• Exposure to any hazardous substances
• Your mental health and well being
• Your family health history

Your healthcare provider will also want to:

• Check your weight
• Check your blood pressure
• Perform a pelvic exam
• Perform a Pap smear (if you haven’t had one in recent years)
• Do a blood test
• Screen for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other infectious diseases

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