Prenatal counselling
Meeting your pediatrician does not have to wait for the birth. A prenatal appointment gives you the time to talk calmly through everything that otherwise comes up in a rush during the first days at the maternity unit.
The visit is for parents expecting a baby, ideally in the third trimester. It is optional, but it helps: we get to know each other, take the history, prepare for breastfeeding and plan the follow-up, so that everything is already in place once the baby arrives.
What it includes
- Meeting the doctor and seeing the practice
- Personal and family history of both parents
- Preparation for breastfeeding with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Guidance on caring for a newborn in the first weeks
- Advice on safe sleep and on the equipment you actually need
- Arranging the first examination — a home visit is possible
- Answers to your questions, without time pressure
When is the right time for a prenatal appointment?
Ideally in the third trimester, while there is still time to prepare without rushing. It can also happen earlier if you have questions or a particular history.
Do both parents need to come?
Not necessarily, but it helps: the first weeks concern both of you, and hearing the same information makes things easier at home.
What should I bring?
Your health record and any tests from the pregnancy. Above all, your questions — write them down and we will go through all of them.