Pre-Conception Counseling

PRE-CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION IN BROOKLYN

There are several barriers to providing preconception care, including time constraints due to competing priorities within the practice setting, lack of health insurance or lack of adequate coverage for screening tests and counseling, lack of resources for assisting in the delivery of information, and the fact that most women are not aware that they should consider scheduling a preconception care visit. Factors that facilitate provision of preconception care include the availability of preconception care screening tools; patient informational resources such as brochures and handouts; and waiting room posters outlining the benefits and availability of preconception care consultations.