Preconception checkup?

[Pretz]

Hello ladies,

I was just wondering how many of you had a full preconception check and whether you went with your GP or with your Obstetrician?

I have got both a great GP and Obstetrician and I'm seeing my Obstetrician in September for an annual checkup (papsmear) so might wait and ask him to do a preconception check when I see him in September since we're going to be TTC in December.

Any advice on what any of you did would be great.

Thank you

[Tiff+2]

I talked to my Gp as I was already there and he said there was no need for anything to be done, I'm in good health over all so there was just no need for anything else! If you're already there you may as well ask!

[Doing my best]

With DD all I did was get a blood test to make sure I was immune against Rubella (my DH got the referral for me and I just went back for the results)..

This time around, I saw my GP to get Whooping cough booster before I fell pg.. So if this is something that you believe in, request it before you start TTC..

[luna moth]

I went to my GP and she tested for everything - immunity to any disease you can imagine, as well as certain vitamin levels, and she took a detailed family history, which was really good.

[Pretz]

Thanks for all the replies girls.

I'm soooo excited already, eventhough it's still about 6 months to go before we're going to be TTC, but I know it'll probably go by pretty quick as the past 7 months of this year certainly has gone by amazingly fast!

I never had mumps, polio, or any of those other illnessess, but would like to check my rubella immunity and get the shot done before TTC, so will definitely be asking about all those.

I'm also taking preventative prescription medication for migraines so want to find out about when to stop taking it and ask more questions about migraines during pregnancy etc.

As I've mentioned before, my OB/Gyn appointment is in September so I'm going to wait until I see him and then ask him about everything and ask him to run all the necessary tests he recommends. I've also started a list of questions that I want to ask my OB/Gyn when I see him.

Thanks for all your answers and advice. I'll keep you's updated.

Good luck to everyone

Have a great night!

[Doing my best]

I'm also taking preventative prescription medication for migraines so want to find out about when to stop taking it and ask more questions about migraines during pregnancy etc.

There are some medications that can be taken through pregnancy.. TBH I have only needed migraine medication about 5 times since I feel pg with DD is Feb 07..

[Pretz]

There are some medications that can be taken through pregnancy.. TBH I have only needed migraine medication about 5 times since I feel pg with DD is Feb 07..

Thanks for that Heather. I will double check with my OB at my appointment in September that the medication that I'm on will be safe to use during pregnancy and if not, ask him about any other migraine meds that I might be able to take during pregnancy IF I experience migraines.

I've done some reading online and research and have read that some women who experiences migraines tend to have less migraines during pregnancy, which I think might be a bonus if that is the case!

Hope you have a lovely weekend