https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 21:14:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-405167 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:43:35 +0000 bluebelle 405167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, thanks everyone for the replies. Your feedback is really helpful. I'm going to work on a list of questions to ask (I like to over prepare for things :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404978 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:27:35 +0000 Turd Ferguson 404978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did one, and I think it was worth it. I got a few shots I needed, was able to talk with my doctor without feeling rushed...I'd recommend it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404952 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:10:17 +0000 hearttheday 404952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a preconception visit because I'm new in town and needed to make sure I liked the ob/gyn office I chose. They treated it as an annual since I was a new patient.</p> <p>In addition to questions and the exam, they did a blood screening to make sure my rubella immunization was still good, and the doctor picked up potential PCOS symptoms and told me to come back for tests if nothing happens in 6 months. So, I'm glad I went! Since you have an appointment anyway they'll probably take care of all of this whatever type of appt it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404658 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:25:37 +0000 BKCaribBaby 404658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Necessary? No, but it sure was helpful. My former (long story) OB and I talked about a variety of issues. She asked about my family history, and I also took a few tests that helped determine whether I was at risk for certain disorders. Like Arden, I realized that I was iron deficient, and I needed to work on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404451 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:59:04 +0000 Smurfette 404451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just asked my TTC questions at my annual in Feb and then we started trying in April. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404438 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:43:18 +0000 Mrs.Someone 404438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was pretty pointless (since I spend too much time on the internet and knew the info). BUT I do recommend it because the doc will put it in your chart and if you ever have issues (lets hope not!) most insurance companies wont cover anything until after a year of trying, as recorded by your doc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404380 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:07:06 +0000 Arden 404380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went and got a full blood and urine panel. It's worth it to make sure you aren't deficient in any vitamins or minerals because that could affect your TTC or early pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404375 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:03:04 +0000 sarac 404375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I discovered a significant anemia at mine, which would have been really crummy to discover while pregnant. I'd recommend a preconception visit to anyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404262 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:28:42 +0000 tororojo 404262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked preconception questions at my annual, which happened to be about a month before conception (totally not the plan). I wouldn't say it was necessary, but the few questions I had were answered and I think it made my first OB appointment go more quickly, since they already had updated records on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404196 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:39:34 +0000 blackbird 404196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring any questions up at your annual--my doctor thought I was a little bananas by bringing it up and she told me to try OPKs after a few months and hopefully she'd see me soon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404194 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:37:46 +0000 Foodnerd81 404194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have an official pre-conception visit, but like you I had my annual appt around that time anyway and asked all my questions. I also switched from my gyn to a midwife, since I knew when I got pregnant, I'd want to go with a midwife anyway, so I was able to ask her a ton of questions. I don't think it is necessary but if you are going anyway, bring a list of questions with you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-conception-visit#post-404188 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:31:47 +0000 bluebelle 404188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, this is my first post! I was wondering how many ladies did a pre-conception visit and if you view this as important necessary? I just learned about them and we won't be TTC for a few more months but I have my annual physical coming up soon and could call to make that at pre-ttc visit, officially. What happened at your pre-conception visit and was it worthwhile?<br /> Thanks! </p>