Fertility & Preconception: Excellence Before Conception
For the women of the South Bay, preparation is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy. Preconception counseling at Cove Midwifery and Women's Health in Manhattan Beach, CA is designed to optimize your health, nutrition, and lifestyle before you conceive, giving you and your future baby the best possible start.
Optimizing Your Reproductive Potential
Serving Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and the wider South Bay, we provide a data-driven, holistic roadmap to fertility. Your preconception visit includes a detailed review of your health history, cycle, medications, lifestyle, and family planning goals, followed by a personalized plan.
How We Support Your Journey
- Biological optimization: Comprehensive lab panels and cycle analysis to support natural fertility.
- Nutritional excellence: Tailored supplement and lifestyle protocols, including folic acid and prenatal vitamin guidance, designed for busy professionals.
- Genetic health screening: Carrier screening options to provide peace of mind before you begin your family.
- Cycle and hormone evaluation: Assessment of irregular periods, PCOS, and thyroid health.
- Risk reduction: Optimizing weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure to lower your risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure in pregnancy.
- Specialist coordination: Direct referrals to our network of fertility specialists and reproductive endocrinologists when needed.
When to Schedule a Preconception Visit
Ideally, schedule three to six months before you start trying to conceive. If you are under 35 and have been trying for a year, or 35 or older and trying for six months, we can begin a fertility evaluation and coordinate with specialists.
A Seamless Transition Into Pregnancy
When you conceive, your care continues with the same team through prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. Preconception is also a great time to explore childbirth education options and review your insurance benefits. Ongoing well-woman gynecology keeps your reproductive health on track. Meet our team.
Fertility & Preconception FAQs
What is preconception counseling?
It is a visit focused on preparing your body for pregnancy, including a health history review, labs, supplements, nutrition, and genetic screening options.
When should I schedule it?
Ideally three to six months before you start trying to conceive.
Should I start a prenatal vitamin before pregnancy?
Yes. Folic acid of at least 400 micrograms daily is recommended for anyone who could become pregnant.
Can you help if I have irregular periods or PCOS?
Yes. We evaluate cycle and hormonal concerns and build a plan to support ovulation.
When should I seek a fertility evaluation?
After a year of trying if you are under 35, or after six months if you are 35 or older.
Do you offer genetic carrier screening?
Yes. We discuss carrier screening options that can be completed before pregnancy.
Do you work with fertility specialists?
Yes. We coordinate referrals to fertility specialists and reproductive endocrinologists when needed.
Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy
Call Cove Midwifery and Women's Health at (844) 808-COVE or request an appointment to schedule your preconception consultation.