preconception counseling:
As soon as you start thinking about becoming pregnant, it is a good idea to make an appointment for preconception counseling. We can help you optimize your health and pave the way for a healthy pregnancy prior to conceiving.
Ideally, couples will prepare for a conscious conception by optimizing their own health. We are happy to meet with women or couples who are considering becoming pregnant. During a pre-conception visit we will likely discuss any current health issues, folic acid supplementation, nutritional recommendations for optimizing fertility and conception, and answer any questions particular to you as a couple. These visits sometimes double as an interview, where there is opportunity to ask about homebirth midwifery care, and our philosophy of pregnancy and birth. It is a growing trend for couples to investigate prenatal care and birth options pre-conception.