If you are contemplating a pregnancy, preconception counseling may be an option for you. Preconception planning involves a detailed conversation with a knowledgeable provider to discuss concerns about a potential pregnancy.
Our specialists are experienced in providing information and counseling services to couples, and we can help you move ahead with your plans to expand your family.
You may be wondering if preconception counseling is the right thing for you and your family. Here is what you can expect to discuss with your healthcare provider during a preconception meeting:
- Overall health of both partners and any underlying medical or surgical concerns
- Previous pregnancy or infertility concerns
- Medication use
- Immunization and infectious history
- Family histories, including genetic disorders
- Concerns regarding exposure to any chemicals that may affect your pregnancy
Our staff includes specialists in many different areas of maternal and fetal health, including expert genetic counselors and maternal-fetal medicine specialists. For patients who live with chronic conditions requiring a daily medication regimen, our reproductive toxicologist can help determine the potential exposure of the fetus to the medications, and the risks and benefits of continuing your medication.
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MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9000 Franklin Square Dr. Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Harbor Hospital
3001 S. Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
201 E. University Pkwy. Baltimore, MD 21218
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC, 20007
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Dr. Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Rd. Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar St Mary's Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St. NW Washington, DC 20010
MedStar Health: Medical Center at Federal Hill
1420 Key Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21230
MedStar Health: Medical Center at Bel Air Medical Campus
12 MedStar Blvd. Bel Air, MD 21015
MedStar Health: Primary Care at Dundalk Professional Center
1576 Merritt Blvd. Ste. 14 Dundalk, MD 21222
MedStar Health: Primary Care at Honeygo Center
5009 Honeygo Center Dr. Ste. 216 Perry Hall, MD 21128
MedStar Health: Primary Care in the Family Health Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9101 Franklin Square Drive Ste. 300 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Health: Medical Center at Lafayette Centre
1133 21st St., NW Building 2 Washington, DC, 20036
MedStar Health: Women's Health at Waldorf
7501 Surratts Rd. Suite 308 Clinton, MD 20735
1-877-356-7298
MedStar Health: Obstetrics and Gynecology at Glover Park
2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW 3rd Fl., Ste.300 Washington, DC 20007