I am considering getting pregnant within the next few months. Is there anything I should be doing now?

If you have any medical problems now or in the past, you should be evaluated before conceiving. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or any other medical conditions, your condition should be well controlled and stable before you conceive, in order to prevent birth defects and lower the risk of miscarriage. It is also important to have good nutrition and consume enough folic acid daily at a dose of 0.8-1.0mg. It is advisable to take prenatal vitamins daily prior to conception. There are many other things that should be addressed before conception. This is a good reason to schedule a preconception visit with Dr. Hage.