Preparing for Pregnancy

Preconception Health

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How long should you wait to get pregnant after having a C-section?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
How soon after quitting smoking can I try to get pregnant?
By Meredith Goodwin, M.D.
I have hypertension. What do I need to know before I get pregnant?
By John Sussman, M.D.
What medications affect fertility?
By Michael Soules, M.D.
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Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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How to prepare for pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Preconception checkup: Why you need one and what to expect
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Pregnancy after a tubal ligation or vasectomy
Reviewed by Amanda Williams, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn
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Carrier screening for inherited genetic disorders
Reviewed by Aaron Deutsch, M.D., maternal-fetal medicine
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3 things I wouldn't do when trying to conceive
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Getting pregnant after stopping birth control
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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What happens when you stop taking birth control
Reviewed by Emily Holthaus, M.D., ob-gyn
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Is it okay to diet before trying to conceive?
By Bridget Swinney, M.S., R.D.
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Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Egg freezing: What you need to know
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Egg and sperm donor parties help prospective parents make a big choice
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Community

  • Over 40 TTC
    AMA
    By CrysCrys84
    How should I prepare for pregnancy being that I’ll be 40 this year? Are there any others having issues or preparing as well?
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    Postpartum anxiety & OCD
    By Egzzz
    Has anyone experienced these in previous pregnancies and how are you preparing this time?
    08-04-24
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    What are you ladies reading to make yourselves prepared for your pregnancy?
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