: XP on Babies on the Brain
Hey all,
I've been lurking on here for awhile as DH and I are looking forward starting TTC in February. We've been married 2 1/2 years, both graduated from college (although DH's work is paying for him to get his master's which he's doing one night class at a time), and we are totally financially and emotionally ready and excited to start trying for a baby
So my question is: how many of you had a preconception appt. with your doctor? And if you did, was it worth it? Or am I better off just waiting till I get a BFP and then calling? I've looked over TB's 'preconception checklist' and I think I can answer all those questions myself other than if I'm at risk for any problems. There's nothing in my family history that would make me concerned but I know that just because you have a good family history doesn't mean you're in the clear...
Thanks in advance for your advice
Re: Preconception dr.'s visit?
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BFP #1 4/10/12 D&C 6/5/12@ 12.5wks EDD 12/17/12
BFP #2 9/10/12 CP 9/19/12@ 5.5wks EDD 5/21/13
BFP# 3 12/3/12...Lukas James born 8/15/13
BFP# 4 8/4/14 EDD 4/13/15
IMHO, a "preconception" appointment by itself/separate is unnecessary.
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Ditto. I had some questions that I wanted answered as well so I went ahead and made an appointment and she was more than happy to see me and answer all my questions even though I wasn't already an established patient yet.
Thanks for all your input ladies!
I got my annual checkup and pap smear in May so I think I'm good there. BC is just condoms so no issues with going off a pill. And I'm not on any meds or anything so I think I'll just call my regular doc and make sure all my vaccinations are up to date and then call the OB when I get a BFP
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I'm glad you trust the CDC and the study that was done by glaxo-smith-kline, who happens to make vaccines. Of course they say it's safe to use in pregnant women. The FDA consider TDaP a Class C drug: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans
So maybe YOU should do a little research. Additionally, if the other girl had a pre-conception visit, she would know she'd had one in the last 5 years and would have no reason to worry at all.
Furthermore, the bigger concern in pregnant women is rubella, which should definitely be tittered at a preconception visit. Do your research: even the CDC strongly advises against MMR during pregnancy.