Preconception Health Screening

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What is a preconception health screening?

A preconception health screening is a check-up to ensure that you’re in the best health condition before trying for a baby. Preconception care has become more important as many couples defer childbearing till they are in their 30s. For couples who plan to start a family, you and your partner's health and lifestyles will need to be in optimal condition.

A preconception screening gives you an opportunity to make behavioural and social changes to your lifestyle, as well as resolve any existing health issues. It is an essential step to achieving a good pregnancy outcome and a healthy baby.

Why do you need a preconception health screening?

A preconception health check-up enables you and your doctor to make informed choices and prepare for any potential risks during your pregnancy.

The results of your preconception tests will also help to guide you on your family planning options.

What can you expect in a preconception health screening?

Our preconception screening test fully evaluates and prepares you and your partner for a healthy pregnancy. It covers:

Risk screenings
Physical assessments
Vaccinations
Counselling

Before the screening

As part of your preconception preparation, your doctor will discuss the following with you:

Nutritional status
Medical conditions
Potential for inherited genetic diseases
Use of tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs
Exposure to any environmental toxins or factors that may affect embryo health
Exposure to infectious diseases and vaccination status
Psychosocial concerns

During the screening

As part of your preconception check-up, you and your partner will undergo a detailed consultation that covers:

Your medical histories
Your blood pressures, full blood count and blood grouping
Rubella (German measles) antibody testing
Weight (body mass index) analysis
Basic gynaecological examination
Breast examination
Pelvic ultrasound

In addition, your doctor will conduct the following screenings:

Diabetes screening
Hepatitis B screening
Venereal disease screening
Papanicolaou (Pap) smear
HIV (AIDS) screening

Once you complete all of your tests and screenings, you and your partner will receive a detailed medical report.

Why choose Mount Elizabeth Hospitals?

At Mount Elizabeth Fertility Centre, we have built a reputation for reproductive health and effective fertility treatment in Singapore and the region.

If you are planning to start a family, our team of fertility specialists will prepare you and your partner for a healthy pregnancy with our preconception health screening.

Our well-equipped hospital facilities and elegantly-furnished wards make every visit a pleasurable and relaxed one.

Our obstetricians and gynaecologists

At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our ObGyns are committed to placing your needs at the heart of all we do to help you and your partner conceive and start a family.

Please check with your insurance provider for more information, and for their most up-to-date list of panel doctors.

^Specialists may qualify to be on the Extended Panel (EP). You may enjoy selected panel benefits depending on your policy and riders.

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