In this video, Dr. Sterling breaks down one of the most overlooked (but hugely beneficial) parts of the trying-to-conceive journey: the preconception appointment. If your OB office says they don’t do these? That’s a red flag—because both ACOG and ASRM recommend them.

You’ll learn:

• Why a preconception visit is one of the smartest steps you can take before pregnancy

• What your appointment should include: full history, physical exam, labs, and more

• What labs to expect—like CBC, thyroid panel, blood type, STI screening, and immunity checks

• When to consider genetic carrier screening (and why it matters before TTC)

• Why vaccination history (especially chickenpox) matters for pregnancy

• What questions to ask your OB (all included in your downloadable Preconception Workbook!)

Whether you’re just getting started or planning ahead, this video gives you the tools to make your preconception appointment truly valuable—and make sure nothing gets missed.