Start Your Pregnancy Journey with Confidence
Whether you’re planning for pregnancy or have recently received a positive home pregnancy test, Her Health Gynecology is here to support you with compassionate, personalized care. Our team believes every pregnancy journey is unique, and we’re honored to walk alongside you from the very beginning.
Through preconception counseling, infertility evaluations, and pregnancy confirmation by ultrasound, we help you take the next steps with confidence and clarity. Our goal is to provide the guidance, education, and support you need while connecting you with the appropriate specialists and obstetric care for a healthy pregnancy journey.
Our practice is dedicated to gynecologic care and does not provide obstetric services at this time.
What is Preconception Counseling & Pregnancy Confirmation?
Preconception counseling is a proactive approach to preparing for a healthy pregnancy before conception occurs. During these visits, our team evaluates your overall health, medical history, lifestyle, medications, and any factors that could affect fertility or pregnancy. We work with you to optimize your health and answer your questions before you begin trying to conceive.
If you’ve been having difficulty becoming pregnant, we also provide an initial infertility evaluation and workup to identify potential concerns. After completing your evaluation, our team will coordinate referrals to trusted fertility specialists when advanced reproductive care is needed.
For women who have recently received a positive pregnancy test, we offer pregnancy confirmation through ultrasound to verify an early intrauterine pregnancy, estimate gestational age, and provide reassurance before transitioning your care to a trusted obstetric provider for ongoing prenatal care.
How Preconception Counseling & Pregnancy Confirmation Works
What happens during a preconception counseling appointment?
Your visit begins with a comprehensive discussion about your medical history, menstrual cycles, medications, family history, lifestyle, and pregnancy goals. Our team will identify opportunities to optimize your health before conception and answer any questions you may have.
What if I've been struggling to become pregnant?
Our team can perform an initial infertility evaluation, which may include reviewing your medical history, discussing ovulation and menstrual patterns, ordering appropriate laboratory testing, and identifying possible factors affecting fertility. If specialized treatment is needed, we’ll coordinate a referral to a trusted fertility specialist.
What should I bring to my appointment?
If available, bring a list of your medications and supplements, your medical history, information about your menstrual cycles, previous pregnancies, and any fertility or pregnancy-related questions you’d like to discuss. Our team will take the time to answer your questions and help you understand your next steps.
What happens during a pregnancy confirmation visit?
If you’ve recently had a positive pregnancy test, our team will perform an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, verify that it is developing within the uterus, and estimate how far along you are. We’ll also discuss your next steps and answer your early pregnancy questions.
What does a pregnancy confirmation ultrasound show?
An early pregnancy ultrasound confirms that the pregnancy is located within the uterus, evaluates early fetal development, and helps estimate your due date based on gestational age.
Will I continue my pregnancy care at Her Health Gynecology?
After your pregnancy has been confirmed, our team will help coordinate your transition to a trusted obstetric provider so you can begin comprehensive prenatal care and continue receiving the support you need throughout your pregnancy.
What happens after my appointment?
Depending on your visit, our team may recommend lifestyle modifications, prenatal vitamins, additional testing, follow-up appointments, or referrals to fertility or obstetric specialists to ensure you receive the most appropriate care.
What Can Preconception Counseling & Pregnancy Confirmation Help With?
Planning for pregnancy begins long before your first prenatal appointment. Whether you’re preparing to conceive or confirming an early pregnancy, our team provides personalized guidance and evaluations to help you move forward with confidence.
No matter where you are in your family-building journey, Her Health Gynecology is here to provide compassionate care, thoughtful guidance, and personalized support.
What to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore answers to common questions about preparing for pregnancy, fertility evaluations, pregnancy confirmation, and your next steps in care.
Ideally, you should schedule a preconception visit several months before trying to conceive. This allows our team to evaluate your overall health, recommend any necessary lifestyle changes, and address medical concerns before pregnancy.
Optimizing your health before pregnancy can help support a healthier pregnancy for both you and your baby. Our team can review medications, discuss nutrition, recommend prenatal vitamins, and identify health conditions that may need to be managed before conception.
If you’re under 35 and have been trying to conceive for one year without success, or over 35 and have been trying for six months, our team can begin an initial infertility evaluation and determine whether a referral to a fertility specialist is appropriate.
In many cases, a pregnancy can be confirmed by ultrasound around 6 to 8 weeks after your last menstrual period, depending on individual circumstances.
Our team provides pregnancy confirmation and early guidance before referring you to a trusted obstetric provider who will oversee your prenatal care and delivery.
Yes. Most women are encouraged to begin taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid before conception to support early fetal development. Our team can recommend the best option based on your individual needs.
For many women, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, managing chronic medical conditions, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and reducing stress may support fertility and a healthy pregnancy.