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Pre-conception counselling is a specialist medical consultation that helps you prepare for the pregnancy by optimising health, reviewing risks, and creating a personalised pregnancy plan before you conceive.
At The Pregnancy Clinic, we provide consultant-led pre-pregnancy consultations for women and couples across Sevenoaks, Kent, and London, including those planning pregnancy after miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, or with underlying medical conditions.
A single consultation can make a meaningful difference-helping to reduce risks, optimise
health, and give you clarity before you conceive. Whether you are planning your first baby
or have experienced pregnancy complications in the past, we provide clear answers, tailored advice, and a plan designed around you.
Why choose pre-conception counselling?
- Understand and reduce pregnancy risks before conception
- Optimise health, medications, and supplements safely
- Receive a personalised plan for pregnancy and early care
- Gain reassurance, clarity, and confidence moving forward
Who should consider a pre-pregnancy consultation?
Pre-conception counselling is recommended for everyone wishing to optimise heath and
improve pregnancy outcomes but particularly, if you:
- Are planning your first pregnancy
- Have experienced recurrent miscarriage
- Had pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure in pregnancy
- Have had a preterm birth or cervical surgery
- Have a medical condition such as diabetes, thyroid disease, hypertension,
autoimmune, cardiac, or neurological conditions - Take long-term medication
- Want expert reassurance before trying to conceive
What does a pre-conception counselling appointment include?
Your private pre-pregnancy consultation typically includes:
- A detailed review of medical, surgical, gynaecological, and obstetric history
- Review of family history with reference to genetic and inherited conditions
- Assessment of previous pregnancy complications(miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction)
- Medication review, drug history and pregnancy-safe optimisation
- Individualised pregnancy risk assessment
- Advice on nutrition, weight, lifestyle, and pregnancy supplements
- Guidance on folic acid and vitamin D
- Planning of blood tests, scans, or specialist referrals where indicated
- A personalised pre-pregnancy and early pregnancy care plan
We will provide a detailed written summary after the consultation.
Our Specialist pre-conception pathways
Recurrent miscarriage history
Specialist recurrent miscarriage counselling for women with two or more pregnancy losses, including investigation review and early pregnancy planning.
Pre-eclampsia prevention
Pre-conception counselling following pre-eclampsia or hypertensive disorders, with
evidence-based prevention and surveillance strategies.
Preterm birth & cervical insufficiency
Preterm birth prevention consultations for women with previous preterm delivery, cervical
surgery, or cervical insufficiency, including planning for surveillance, progesterone, or
cerclage.
Pregnancy planning with medical conditions
Pre-pregnancy counselling for women with diabetes, thyroid disease, hypertension,
autoimmune disease, cardiac or neurological conditions, including medication optimisation and coordinated care.
A considered start to pregnancy
Early planning allows risks to be identified and addressed before conception. Pre-conception counselling provides reassurance, clarity, and a personalised plan-supporting safer pregnancies and better outcomes.
Appointments are relaxed, unhurried, confidential, and led by an experienced Fetal
Medicine consultant specialising in complex and high-risk pregnancy care.
Book your pre-conception counselling appointment at The Pregnancy Clinic. We welcome
patients from all across Kent and London seeking expert, consultant-led pregnancy planning care. Take your first step towards a healthier, more confident pregnancy journey.
Consultant-led. Personalised. Supportive.