Questions for Your Pre-Pregnancy Checkup
Updated June 09, 2015.
If you are planning a pregnancy after a miscarriage, it's a good idea to have a pre-pregnancy visit with the doctor or midwife you intend to use for your prenatal care. Here are some questions you may want to ask your care provider during that visit.
After an early miscarriage, couples can usually try again as soon as they feel ready. But in some circumstances, it may be better to wait before getting pregnant again. Your doctor can give you information on the best time to try again in your situation.More »
It may be wise to check your rubella immunity status before getting pregnant and determine whether your MMR vaccinations are up to date. Rubella and measles can cause serious complications if you contract them during pregnancy.More »
You may already know that miscarriages are rarely anyone's fault and that most of them can't be prevented. But if you have any lingering concerns or questions about miscarriage causes, you might feel better discussing them with your care provider before you get pregnant again.More »
Again, you probably know that miscarriages are no one's fault, but there are some lifestyle factors that can put you in a higher risk group for miscarriages or other pregnancy complications. If you smoke, for example, you should quit and ideally do so before you conceive again. You may also want to cut back on caffeine, as some research has tied high caffeine intake to miscarriages. Your doctor can give you information on other lifestyle factors you might need to address to keep your risk as low as possible.More »
Using prenatal vitamins before conception is a good idea, especially since having adequate folate intake can reduce the odds of having a baby with neural tube defects. But not all prenatal vitamins on the market are alike. Your doctor can have a quick look at the prenatal vitamins you are using and let you know if the nutrient balance is optimal. If not, your doctor may suggest a different brand or prescribe one.More »
If you are interviewing OB/GYNs with the plan of choosing a new doctor, you may want to ask some additional questions to aid in making your decision. Here are some questions suggested by About.com's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Find an OB/GYN Near YouMore »
If you are planning a pregnancy after a miscarriage, it's a good idea to have a pre-pregnancy visit with the doctor or midwife you intend to use for your prenatal care. Here are some questions you may want to ask your care provider during that visit.
Is it OK to Try Again Right Now?
After an early miscarriage, couples can usually try again as soon as they feel ready. But in some circumstances, it may be better to wait before getting pregnant again. Your doctor can give you information on the best time to try again in your situation.More »
Do I Need Any Vaccinations?
It may be wise to check your rubella immunity status before getting pregnant and determine whether your MMR vaccinations are up to date. Rubella and measles can cause serious complications if you contract them during pregnancy.More »
What Causes Miscarriages?
You may already know that miscarriages are rarely anyone's fault and that most of them can't be prevented. But if you have any lingering concerns or questions about miscarriage causes, you might feel better discussing them with your care provider before you get pregnant again.More »
Can I Reduce My Risk of Pregnancy Complications?
Again, you probably know that miscarriages are no one's fault, but there are some lifestyle factors that can put you in a higher risk group for miscarriages or other pregnancy complications. If you smoke, for example, you should quit and ideally do so before you conceive again. You may also want to cut back on caffeine, as some research has tied high caffeine intake to miscarriages. Your doctor can give you information on other lifestyle factors you might need to address to keep your risk as low as possible.More »
Is This a Good Brand of Prenatal Vitamin?
Using prenatal vitamins before conception is a good idea, especially since having adequate folate intake can reduce the odds of having a baby with neural tube defects. But not all prenatal vitamins on the market are alike. Your doctor can have a quick look at the prenatal vitamins you are using and let you know if the nutrient balance is optimal. If not, your doctor may suggest a different brand or prescribe one.More »
If You Are Choosing a New Care Provider...
If you are interviewing OB/GYNs with the plan of choosing a new doctor, you may want to ask some additional questions to aid in making your decision. Here are some questions suggested by About.com's Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Find an OB/GYN Near YouMore »
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