Preconception counseling is a visit before pregnancy to assess your health, identify any risk factors, and build a personalized plan for a healthy pregnancy. It’s especially valuable for those with recurrent pregnancy losses, a complex medical history, or who are planning assisted reproductive technology (such as IVF). It’s typically covered by insurance when there’s a medical indication. The best time to plan is before you begin<\/b><\/p>\n A healthy pregnancy often starts before conception. Preconception counseling gives you the chance to walk in with your questions and walk out with a personalized plan, so you can begin this chapter feeling prepared rather than uncertain.<\/p>\n Who it’s for<\/b><\/p>\n Preconception counseling is especially valuable if you’ve experienced recurrent pregnancy losses, or if you’re planning to undergo assisted reproductive technology such as IVF. It’s also a thoughtful step for anyone with a complex medical history who wants a plan in place ahead of time.<\/p>\n What the appointment covers<\/b><\/p>\n There’s no single template, because your visit is shaped by your history and your reasons for coming in. For some, the workup includes additional genetic testing. For others, it’s primarily a personalized plan ready to put into action the moment you become pregnant. Your specialist tailors the visit to what will actually help you.<\/p>\n A note on insurance<\/b><\/p>\n Preconception counseling is typically covered by insurance as long as there’s a medical indication. Our team can help you understand your coverage.<\/p>\n The message we most want you to hear<\/b><\/p>\n If you’re coming in with a complex history, please hear this: you are not alone. The situations that feel rare and frightening to you are often very familiar to us. More often than not, we’re able to offer a clear plan aimed at a great outcome. That’s the entire purpose of meeting before pregnancy. We want to replace worry with a path forward, which we navigate together.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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