Pre-Conception Counseling Specialist
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Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center
OB/GYNs located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fact that nearly one-half of all pregnancies are unplanned is exactly why preconception counseling is important to the doctors of the Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center in Beverly Hills, California. Through this counseling, women can plan their pregnancies, prepare for any issues that may arise, and be as healthy as possible before they get pregnant. Let Dr. Rebecca Brown, Dr. Jennifer Chen, Dr. Lily Lee, Dr. Rahil Patel, Dr. Henrietta Stancz-Szeder, Dr. Karen Toubi, Dr. Kathleen Valenton, Dr. Wendy Kim Waldman, and Dr. Peter Weiss help you experience the healthiest pregnancy possible.
Pre-Conception Counseling Q & A
Why is preconception counseling important?
Preconception counseling with your OB/GYN identifies social, behavioral, and environmental risks that may interfere with your pregnancy. By addressing these issues before you get pregnant, you improve your chance of:
- Conceiving
- Carrying your baby to term
- Achieving the best long-term outcomes for you and your baby
These appointments allow your doctor to discuss any risks that they’re concerned about and provide any education, counseling, and interventions necessary.
What occurs during preconception counseling?
During your initial preconception consultation, your doctor may:
- Give you a physical exam
- Review your health history
- Order lab work
- Screen for infectious diseases
- Review medications
After compiling the information collected, your doctor reviews concerns and things that could cause issues, including:
- Being overweight or underweight
- Taking supplements, such as folic acid
- Getting chronic disease under control, including diabetes, hypertension, and epilepsy
Who should get genetic testing done as part of preconception counseling?
If you think you’re a candidate for genetic testing, talk to your doctor at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center about your concerns. After reviewing your family and health history, your doctor may recommend carrier or other genetic testing. If you belong to certain ethnic groups, your doctor may also recommend testing for certain diseases and disorders that are more common to specific groups.
These blood tests identify changes that occur in chromosomes, genes, and proteins that either rule out or confirm certain genetic diseases. The tests also indicate if you’re a carrier for certain diseases. Depending on the conditions, if you test positive, your doctor may suggest that your partner gets tested as well.
Should everyone go through preconception counseling?
Preconception counseling is important for anyone who’s considering getting pregnant; it’s especially vital for women who:
- Have certain chronic health conditions
- Are on medications
- Have a history of miscarriages
- Are from specific ethnic groups
- Have a family history of genetic disorders
While the Rodeo Drive gynecologists recommend preconception counseling for certain people, almost all women can benefit from it. That’s because this type of counseling ensures you and your body are prepared for pregnancy, and it helps to identify any risks that may be present.
It also allows your doctor to start you on folic acid supplements or prenatal vitamins, ensuring that your body has all of the nutrients it needs for healthy conception.
Major Insurance Providers Accepted
At Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office for insurance eligibility.
Words from our patients
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"They were excellent in finding out what was wrong with my son. I had just come from the Children's hospital. These people know what they are doing."
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"The staff was friendly and helpful. Dr Brown was super cool, very professional, a sense of humor , she made me feel very comfortable."
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"I thought she was terrific! I didn't wait very long, she is very knowledgable and smart, easy to talk to..."
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"Dr Rebecca Brown is just great. Knowledgeable, friendly, listens and takes notes and answers questions."
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"In short, Dr. Brown is fantastic; she's knowledgeable, professional, and extremely friendly. You can be assured that she will take good care of your needs."
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"Dr. Brown is phenomenal! I ❤her with all my heart! She delivered my 2 daughters, has the greatest bedside manner, and always makes time for you!"
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"I love Dr Valenton she's so easy to talk to always makes me feel very comfortable and she's very understanding."
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"I instantly knew Dr. Valenton would be my new go to OBGYN when delivering my second baby (19 years after my first born) after our initial appointment."
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"Professional with a wonderful bedside manner. Not only is she intelligent, she is extremely personable."
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"The first time I met her, she made me feel at ease and made me feel like we've known each other for a while. It takes a special doctor to have great bedside manner."
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