Pre-conceptional counseling
Overview
Planning for a family is a significant step, and pre-conception counseling is key to ensuring you’re in the best health before pregnancy. This counseling focuses on essential factors like nutrition, lifestyle, and any medical conditions that may affect fertility or pregnancy.
Dr. Marwa ElAjami provides expert Preconceptional counseling in Dubai. She offers personalized guidance to help couples prepare for a healthy pregnancy. With her extensive experience, she takes a supportive approach, helping you navigate this journey with confidence and peace of mind.
Preconceptional Counseling in Dubai by Dr. Marwa ElAjami
A healthy pregnancy begins well before you get a positive result on a pregnancy test. Getting counseling before you’re pregnant can reduce the risk of something going wrong during pregnancy that harms you or the fetus.
By consulting Dr. Marwa ElAjami before conception, you can:
- Optimize your health: Address any pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders.
- Enhance fertility: Learn about factors that affect conception, including ovulation cycles and lifestyle choices.
- Prevent complications: Minimize the risk of pregnancy-related conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
- Ensure genetic screening: Understand any hereditary risks that might affect your baby.
- Receive personalized advice: Get tailored recommendations on nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle modifications.
When should pre-conceptional counseling occur
It is recommended that preconceptional counseling in Dubai take place at least three months before you begin trying to conceive.
Ideally, this should be an ongoing part of healthcare for anyone with reproductive potential who is considering pregnancy now or in the future.
Taking a proactive approach allows for better pregnancy outcomes by addressing health concerns early and ensuring optimal preparation for conception.
What to expect during your Preconceptional Counseling in Dubai
A pre-conceptional counseling appointment with Dr. Marwa involves thoroughly assessing your health, and your medical history will be carefully evaluated to help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy:
- Physical exam – A general health assessment, including checks on vital organs like the heart and lungs and vital signs such as blood pressure. A pelvic exam may also be conducted.
- Medical history assessment – A review of past and current medical conditions, medications, prior surgeries, and OB/GYN history, including menstrual cycle regularity, birth control usage, and previous pregnancies.
- Family history evaluation – Analyzing family medical history to identify genetic conditions that may affect the baby. Partner history is also reviewed for a complete understanding.
- Genetic testing – Screening for inherited conditions that could affect your baby’s health. This may include testing for genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, or Tay-Sachs.
- Screening for infections and chronic conditions – Evaluating risks for infections such as rubella, toxoplasmosis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders that could impact pregnancy.
- Nutritional and lifestyle guidance – Providing customized recommendations on diet, weight management, exercise routines, and avoiding harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol, and excessive caffeine.
- Pre-conception supplements – Advising on essential prenatal vitamins, including folic acid, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, which support fetal development and help reduce the risk of birth defects.
Additionally, Dr. Marwa provides tailored advice based on your pregnancy goals, helping you determine:
- The best time to conceive.
- When it’s safe to try for another baby.
- Your ideal timeline and circumstances for having a baby.
- How to optimize your overall health for a successful pregnancy.
Preconception screening in Dubai - Prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
Under the care of Dr. Marwa ElAjami, a specialist gynecologist, you’ll receive personalized guidance tailored to your unique health needs. With her expertise and compassionate approach, she helps you navigate your path to parenthood journey with confidence and peace of mind.