Preconception healthcare is about enhancing the health of both parents before pregnancy. Improved preconception health has been demonstrated to not only improve the health of your baby, but also to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
PRECONCEPTION HEALTH
Preconception healthcare is about enhancing the health of both parents before pregnancy. Improved preconception health has been demonstrated to not only improve the health of your baby, but also to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
Who should consider using a preconception healthcare program? EVERYONE!
IMPROVING HEALTH BEFORE CONCEPTION WILL:
-
Improve fertility
-
Reduce incidence of miscarriage
-
Improve fertility in older patients
-
Improve health of sperm
-
Increase success rate of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) by 47%
-
Increase overall health and energy during pregnancy
-
Decrease the risk of complications during pregnancy
-
Decrease the chances of birth defects
-
Decrease the risk of allergy in baby
-
Decrease the risk of learning disabilities in baby
Dr. Cristina can put together an individualized Preconception Healthcare Plan to ensure optimal health before pregnancy. Any amount of preconception work is helpful, but for best results, a preconception plan that begins at least 3-4 months before pregnancy or assisted reproductive technologies is optimal.