What is Preconception Counseling?
- A pelvic exam
- Nutrition assessment and information
- Medication review
- Assessment of chronic health conditions
- Evaluation of weight and lifestyle concerns
Ultrasound is a safe procedure that uses sound waves to produce an image of your baby. You may have an ultrasound around six to10 weeks to confirm your due date, or you may have the more standard ultrasound between 16-20 weeks. This second-trimester ultrasound shows the baby’s development and often — but not always — reveals the baby’s sex.
The team at Tidewater Physicians for Women is especially proud of our Ultrasound Department, which is staffed by registered sonographers and accredited by the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine Accreditation. This accreditation verifies that we meet the highest national standards and have a history of excellent patient care.
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health of the mother and/or her baby. Scheduling a preconception checkup is one of the best ways to avoid a high-risk pregnancy because it gives you the chance to treat or change the things that put you and the baby at risk.
- 35 years of age or older
- 15 years of age or younger
- Underweight or overweight prior to becoming pregnant
- Pregnant with more than one baby
- Gestational diabetes
- History of premature labor
- Had a premature baby
- Had a baby with a birth defect, especially heart or genetic problems
- High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, lupus, asthma, a seizure disorder, or another chronic medical problem
