Preconception Counselling Planning for Pregnancy is one of the most important decisions in any women’s life. If you recently got married, and plan for pregnancy then you may be considering pre pregnancy counseling. Before taking any counseling you must read the below counseling guide by Dr. Asmita Dongare What is Preconception Counselling? Preconceptioncounselingisacounselingsessionwhereyoudiscussmanyaspects of pregnancy and plan for a healthy pregnancy. It is also called “Pre Pregnancy Counseling” What topic you should discuss in Preconception Counselling: Following topics are discussed during the Preconception counseling: • Nutritional conditions • Vaccine preventable diseases • Genetic conditions • Environmental health • Infertility/ subfertility • Female genital mutilation • Too early, unwanted and rapid successive pregnancies • Sexually transmitted infections
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) • Interpersonal violence • Mental health Importance of Preconception counseling: • Early pregnancy monitoring and support increases the chance of live birth and helps to predict potential future pregnancy complications. • Reduce maternal and child mortality • Prevent unintended pregnancies • Prevent complications during pregnancy and delivery • Prevent stillbirths, preterm birth, and low birth weight • Prevent birth defects • Prevent neonatal infections • Prevent underweight and stunting • Prevent vertical transmission of HIV/STIs • Lower the risk of some forms of childhood cancers • Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. Where do you get Pre conception counseling in PCMC, Pune? Pre conception counseling will help women to plan a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Asmita Dongare is one of the best gynecologists who provide counseling sessions for married couples and bookingcallmarriagewaysMedipointwomenwhoplanforpregnancyatVatsalyaHospital,Wakad,andHospitalAundh.Youcanlearnsimpleandeffectivetoprepareforapregnancy.IfyouareinterestedinprecounselinginPimpriChinchwadPunethen9560506620orClickonBookAppointmentforonlinewithyournearhospital.