Some health conditions that you are currently facing or that you have faced in the past could have a bearing on being able to carry a baby to term. If you would like to get pregnant in the next few months, a preconception exam will ensure that your body is healthy enough to maintain a pregnancy.
Your Provider
A gynecologist typically administers preconception exams. These exams involve acquiring information about a patient's medical history, drawing blood and performing lab tests, and administering a physical exam. Some gynecologists also serve as obstetricians. If you choose a provider like this, they can take care of you throughout your pregnancy and will be the medical provider who will aid you when it is time to give birth.
If you choose a gynecologist who will not ultimately serve as your obstetrician, you can seek a preconception exam now and search for an obstetrician soon after you become pregnant. All of your exam results can be furnished to the obstetrician at your first appointment with them.
Your History And Your Health
When you schedule your medical appointment, you should specify that you are interested in conceiving in the near future. By providing this information, the gynecologist who serves you will ensure that the required testing and exam procedures are executed during your appointment. Your gynecologist will need to know if you are currently taking birth control. They will also need to know if you had any complications with a previous pregnancy.
If you have depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, or another mental or physical impairment, providing this information will also be necessary. Your blood work and the exam itself will determine your current health. If you are currently overweight or enduring another physical issue that could affect experiencing a healthy pregnancy, your gynecologist may make some recommendations that will improve your overall health.
Your gynecologist may want you to attend a follow-up appointment with them. A follow-up appointment is given when a medical issue has previously been discovered and has been determined as a risk factor for experiencing a healthy pregnancy. If a secondary appointment shows that your health has improved, your gynecologist may deem you healthy enough to get pregnant. They may advise you to stop taking birth control when you are ready to try to conceive. After conception, you will need to schedule routine medical appointments with the caregiver who you have selected.
For more information, contact a local gynecologist.
