My wife is sick so she is going to the doctor today and making it a pre-conception visit too.
I can't make it there because they only do these appointments duirng the day and I have work.
What questions should a woman ask her doctor at a pre-conception appointment?
Also, what happens at a pre-conception appointment?
Anyone have one?
2006-10-04 08:02:22 · 5 answers · asked by HappyHippo 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Usually they do a pap smear if she hasn't had one in the past 12 months, check things like weight, blood pressure, etc. They will ask about her periods and the regularity of them. If they suspect any problems they will order bloodwork. They will put her on prenatal vitamins and some doctors do a blood test to check for rubella immunization.
2006-10-04 08:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the doctor to do an examination and a pap smear to make sure it's normal.
My OB did some routine blood work to check my thyroid and for hormonal imbalances.
I was educated on charting my daily bbt (basal body temperature) so we would know if/when I was ovulating. There are other ways of checking, such as ovulation kits, but my OB liked to review my charts each month. You and your wife can also check out fertilityfriend.com. She can learn how to chart her bbt and do it on the site for free. There is also valuable information about ovulation and conception on the site.
I also received a prescription for pre-natal vitamins. It's good to take them when ttc because the folic acid in them is very important for early fetal development.
Other than that, just have her review her medical history with the doctor to make sure there aren't any medical issues that might interfere with conception. Make sure she informs the doctor of any medications that either of you are taking - either Rx or OTC.
2006-10-04 08:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just scheduled a regular physical and told my doc I wanted to start trying to get pregnant in a few months. She did a full pap and pelvic exam since I was due for one, along with the standard check of blood pressure, etc... We talked a bit about my diet and activity level and whether or not I'm already taking folic acid (which I am.) Since I'm not experiencing any troubling symptoms of any sort and have already been screened for STDs, that was about it. The one thing I forgot to ask her opinion on was a flu shot for this season; I don't ever get one because I haven't had the flu in years and years, but getting it while pregnant could be an issue so I'm going to ask her what she thinks about that.
2006-10-04 10:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello. they are going to speak about your regular well being, the alternative of taking folic acid and can examine blood stress, perhaps do urine and blood samples to provide you a whole examine as much as ensure you don't have any underlying disorders. they are going to speak about your quality instances to conceive each and every month, your cycle, matters you'll do to support and regular recommendation approximately giving up smoking/consuming and so forth. it's also your risk to invite any questions you would have approximately this major time. well success for the longer term, i desire you all of the quality. i am hoping you conceive precisely whilst you wish!
2016-08-29 07:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may be pregnant and in that event they will run numerous test to see how far along she is and to determine if there's any problem with the fetus. then she might just have sickness from other medications or a virus
2006-10-04 08:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by mrs_womble2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋