
From conception to childbirth, pregnancy is an experience of life like no other. The 9 months of the term are both to be savoured as well as to be used as a preparatory phase for the life-long job of being a parent. Many changes are to be expected and embraced; and a few contingencies being completely normal.
Conception is the first stage of becoming a parent and it is best if you have a detailed discussion with your Ob-gyn prior to conception. Conception could be either natural or in some cases assisted. For a successful conception, it is best to undergo a preconception check and understand your menstrual cycle. Successful conception can take time and it is important to be patient.
Pre-conception check helps you prepare yourself physically and mentally for pregnancy as well as parenthood. You can start with a detailed discussion with your Ob-gyn prior to conception. This helps you understand what to expect from pregnancy, see if there are any challenges to conception and have a better understanding of a parent-to-be.
For a wide range of reasons, several couples have difficulties in conceiving a child in the current generation. While this may not always be linked to fertility issues, lack of awareness, and other factors might be playing a role in the same. Thus, is highly advisable for couples to undergo a preconception counselling which not only helps conceive a child but also aids the planning required for a family.
A preconception check does not remain just diagnosis also, but it also involves comprehensive preconception counselling will include investigations, analysis, diagnostics, and discussions to give you a holistic picture of the parenthood, you wish to embark upon.
Some of the investigations undertaken during the course of a preconception check includes - medical & surgical profile, ob/gyn history, physical examination, blood work, cardiovascular check, semen analysis, gynaecology examination amongst others.
Couples that undergo a comprehensive preconception counselling are more likely to conceive naturally, but also have improved confidence to take on the rigors of pregnancy and parenting better. Given that the preconception counselling will help ascertain or identify possible infertility issues, these are be addressed at a much earlier stage than otherwise.
Also, pregnancy & parenthood is as much of a psychological exercise, as it is a physical one. And it has just as much of a role for the male partner as it does for the female one. Being able to understand these nuances and appreciate the challenges & opportunities to come are all covered under preconception counselling.
Pre-Conception Check-Up