Before pregnancy
Discuss your medical and family history, previous pregnancies, vaccinations and medicines. Preconception counselling is an opportunity to identify concerns before you begin trying.
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Pregnancy & Pre-Pregnancy Care
From thinking about a baby to navigating pregnancy, a consultation can help you understand the next steps for your health and your changing needs.
Plan your consultation →WHEN TO CONSULT
Let’s understand
what matters to you.
Preparing before conception
Reviewing medicines and existing conditions
Questions after a positive pregnancy test
Understanding pregnancy visits and reports
Nutrition and supplement questions
Planning follow-up during pregnancy
OUR APPROACH
Thoughtful assessment.
Personalised next steps.
During pregnancy
Your stage of pregnancy, symptoms and existing reports guide the consultation. The doctor may recommend appropriate assessments and explain how follow-up fits your individual needs.
Clear next steps
Ask about your medicines, recommended tests, follow-up and when to seek additional care. Delivery arrangements and hospital services should be discussed directly with the doctor.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARE
Care before pregnancy, and as your pregnancy progresses.
Preparing for pregnancy
A preconception visit gives you time to discuss diabetes, thyroid concerns, blood pressure, previous pregnancies and family history. Your medicine list, vaccination records and previous reports help identify what needs attention before conception.
Discuss food habits, folic acid and other supplements with the doctor; recommendations should fit your health and circumstances.
Early, middle and later pregnancy
Early consultations can cover your dates, symptoms, history and existing reports. As pregnancy progresses, visits can review your wellbeing, test results and questions about the baby’s development. Later discussions can include preparing for birth and recognising when further assessment is needed.
The timing of visits and investigations is planned around your stage of pregnancy and any identified risks.
Understanding tests and screening
Blood and urine tests can help assess concerns such as anaemia, blood group and infection. Other screening may assess risks relevant to the pregnancy. Screening estimates risk; it does not always give a diagnosis.
Ask what each recommended test checks, when it is useful, how results will be explained and whether further testing may be needed.
Everyday wellbeing
Bring questions about nutrition, activity, sleep, nausea, constipation, work and travel. You can also discuss anxiety, mood changes and the support you have at home.
Advice on medicines, supplements and activity should take account of your pregnancy and existing health conditions.
Planning continuing care
Ask about your next appointment, which reports to bring and how to seek advice between visits. Delivery planning, hospital referrals and any specialist care should be discussed directly with Dr. Duggal.
Confirm the hospital arrangements and available services during your consultation.
YOUR CONSULTATION
From your questions
to a clearer plan.
Share your concerns
Discuss your symptoms, priorities and previous care. You can ask questions and explain what matters most to you.
Review and assess
Your history and relevant reports guide the assessment. Any recommended examination or investigation is discussed with you.
Understand the next steps
Discuss the advice, treatment options or referrals appropriate to your situation and clarify any questions.
Plan follow-up
Ask when to return, which reports to bring and what changes should prompt further advice.
What to bring
Previous pregnancy records, current prescriptions and any recent reports.
Read the first-visit guide →YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A little more clarity.
Can I consult before trying to conceive?
Yes. Preconception counselling is part of the clinic’s pregnancy care services. Bring your current medicines and relevant medical records.
Should I stop my medicines when planning pregnancy?
Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Bring the names and doses so the doctor can review them in the context of pregnancy.
Will every pregnancy need the same tests and visits?
No. Recommendations depend on the stage of pregnancy, your health history and any concerns identified during assessment.
When should I arrange a visit after a positive test?
Contact the clinic to arrange an early consultation and discuss suitable timing. Mention any current symptoms, ongoing medical conditions or previous pregnancy complications when arranging the visit.
What records are helpful for my first pregnancy visit?
Bring your last menstrual period date if known, pregnancy test or scan reports, previous pregnancy records, vaccination information and a list of medicines and supplements.
Can my partner join the consultation?
Tell the clinic if you would like a partner or support person to attend. You can also ask to discuss personal concerns privately with the doctor.
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Further information: ACOG · Having a Baby ↗