If you’re thinking about starting a family or considering having another child, it’s a great idea
to visit the Dr Erin Horsley to chat with our Specialist GP. We call this kind of session ‘pre-
pregnancy counselling’ and in it we cover off topics that are most pertinent to your particular
situation including:

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• Optimising your health

•  Minimising any potential risks to your baby

•  Improving chances of conception.

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Pre-pregnancy counselling can help us identify and action simple steps such as taking
supplements or ensuring appropriate immunity, significantly reducing risks to your baby.

Thorough assessment of your family history can reveal disorders or genetic conditions that
could complicate your pregnancy. Preventing a pre-term birth by good pre-pregnancy
counselling and ongoing re-assessment of risks throughout your pregnancy is high on our
priority list.

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We recommend you book a pre-pregnancy counselling appointment 1-12 months prior to
trying to conceive.