What is it?
What is preconception counseling?
A proactive approach to optimize a woman’s health before pregnancy.
True or False: Only women with health conditions need preconception counseling.
False. All women of reproductive age benefit from it.
What lab test checks immunity to German measles?
Rubella titer.
What supplement is recommended before conception?
Folic acid (400–800 mcg daily).
True or False: Folic acid can reduce neural tube defects by up to 70%.
True
What are the goals of preconception care?
To identify and manage risks before pregnancy and improve maternal-fetal outcomes.
Name two populations at higher risk who need preconception counseling.
Women over age 35 and women with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Specific ethnic groups at higher risk for genetic diseases
Women with prior poor pregnancy outcomes
Those with low health literacy or limited access to healthcare
What type of screening may be done based on ethnic background?
Genetic screening (e.g., Tay-Sachs, sickle cell).
What should be done if a patient is on ACE inhibitors and planning pregnancy?
Switch to a pregnancy-safe alternative medication.
True or False: Preconception care begins after a positive pregnancy test.
False.