If you would like to meet with us, please call our office at 215-955-7500. Your call will be directed to one of our experienced nurses who will help you arrange an appointment and obtain any important records to help make your consultation productive.

Preconception Counseling Program
A new program for women who are considering becoming pregnant

The Preconception Counseling program is ideal for women with chronic medical conditions or for those who have experienced complications in a previous pregnancy. Our specialists may be able to plan and help you achieve a healthy pregnancy in the future. And if you are already pregnant, Jefferson Maternal Fetal Medicine can help care for you and your baby during a high-risk pregnancy.

Consider scheduling a preconception appointment if you have:

• A chronic medical problem, such as diabetes or borderline diabetes, high blood pressure, lupus, a seizure disorder, kidney or gastrointestinal problems, heart problems, a blood clotting problem, or a history of stroke
• If you take any medication on a regular basis
• If you are overweight or have had gastric bypass surgery, or if you are significantly underweight
• If you have had important or complex surgeries
• If you have had a preterm birth or experienced complications with a previous pregnancy, such as an unusually big or small baby, preeclampsia, or a difficult delivery
• If you have had a second trimester or late pregnancy loss
• If there are inherited diseases that run in your family or if you have delivered a child with a genetic problem or congenital abnormality
• If you are concerned about personal behaviors, such as smoking, or exposures in your job or environment that might affect your pregnancy
• If you are an older mother wondering about the possible risks of pregnancy at a later age or about carrying a multiple gestation as a result of infertility treatments
• If you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with an experienced professional