If you are planning to become parents it is a great idea to have a health check when you visit your General Practitioner in the months before your planned pregnancy. This is a positive opportunity to make sure that you are on track for a healthy pregnancy by discussing with such things as:

• When to come off contraception.
• Prenatal blood testing to exclude disorders which could impact on your pregnancy such as rubella immunity.
• How your weight influences conception.
• Any chronic diseases you may have e.g asthma.
• What vitamins will compliment early pregnancy.
• Current cervical smear test.

Of course any couple with specific risks or issues about a previous pregnancy may be advised to visit Pregnancy Partners before you conceive.