Pre-pregnancy consultations
Some women are unsure about falling pregnant or need advice on optimising their health before trying. This might be because of the stress of a previous pregnancy that didn’t go to plan or medical conditions that complicate their health. A successful pregnancy starts before you fall pregnant. And, if you had a complex pregnancy or birth last time, there are often pre-conceptual strategies or early pregnancy treatments that can make the pregnancy and birth safer.
A pre-pregnancy consult is especially useful if you have problems such as:
high blood pressure
diabetes
kidney disease
thyroid conditions
a family or personal experience of thrombosis (clot)
moderate to severe obesity
mental health issues
or if you’re on medications that you’re unsure about
If someone in the family has experienced a congenital abnormality such as spina bifida, or genetic problem, pre-pregnancy advice can give you information to help you prepare and plan for a successful pregnancy yourself.
Pre-pregnancy planning can help you If your last pregnancy was complicated by conditions such as high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, premature birth before 37 weeks, placental abruption, miscarriage (especially after 12 weeks) or mental health issues after baby was born.
Dr Danny Tucker consults from rooms in Hyde Park and Cranbrook. Click here for fees and referral details.