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Absolutely. You have changed, you have grown a bit older, and new
recommendations come out all the time, especially if your last
pregnancy was a while ago.
Think of this as a review session, where you and your OB/Gyn will go over your
prior history, but add any pertinent new changes. Maybe you have had new
medical problems, medications, surgeries, or new pertinent family history.
It's also an opportunity to review your prior successful pregnancy and delivery.
If there were any complications or issues with the prior pregnancy, this is
the perfect time to discuss prevention and treatment options for the next pregnancy.
Screening for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities will have to be
rediscussed based on your new (older) age.
Prevention is always better than cure, and rediscussing all issues at a
dedicated preconceptual counseling session can only be beneficial, no
matter what number pregnancy this is.
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Related Q&A: Do my prior pregnancies impact the one I'm planning to have? |
Wendy Fried, M.D., FACOG, FACS, is an OB/Gyn with Northern Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC in North Hills, New York
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