Pregnancy Planning & Pre-Conception Care
in Cranbourne North and Croydon
If you’re thinking about having a baby — now or in the near future — seeing your GP before you conceive is one of the most important steps you can take.
Pregnancy planning appointments at HealthMint focus on helping you prepare your body, health, and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy, using evidence-based guidance and personalised care.
Why see a GP before getting pregnant?
Pre-conception care helps to:
• Identify and manage medical conditions before pregnancy
• Review medications that may not be safe in pregnancy
• Reduce the risk of complications for both parent and baby
• Support healthy early development — often before you even know you’re pregnant
Australian pregnancy guidelines recommend optimising health before conception, as early pregnancy is a critical time for fetal development.
What happens at a pregnancy planning appointment?
Your GP will take time to understand your health and future pregnancy goals. This may include:
Medical & Health Review
- Review of your medical history
• Assessment of chronic conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, epilepsy)
• Medication review to ensure safety in pregnancy
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
- Nutrition and healthy eating guidance
• Exercise advice tailored to your health
• Discussion of smoking, alcohol, and other lifestyle factors
Vitamins & Supplements
- Advice on folic acid and other supplements
• Timing and dosage based on individual needs
Immunisation & Blood Tests
• Review of vaccination history
• Blood tests to check immunity to infections that may affect pregnancy
• Recommendations for any vaccinations needed before conceiving
If you have a medical condition
If you live with a chronic condition, it’s especially important to see a GP before becoming pregnant.
Some medications may need adjustment, and some conditions benefit from being well-controlled before conception to reduce pregnancy risks.
We usually recommend booking a few months before trying to conceive, to allow time for any changes to take effect.
”If you’re planning for a baby, we recommend that you visit your GP before you conceive, to discuss things like lifestyle, exercise, eating habits, vaccinations, supplements and your overall wellbeing.
Not pregnant yet — but unsure when to start?
You don’t need to have a fixed timeline.
Many patients book a pregnancy planning appointment:
• Before stopping contraception
• When considering pregnancy “in the next year”
• After a previous pregnancy or miscarriage
• When they want reassurance they’re doing the right things
Croydon – Appointment suitability
Appointment type:
Pregnancy Planning / Pre-Conception Consultation
Is this appointment right for me?
This appointment is suitable if:
✔ You are not currently pregnant
✔ You want to prepare for pregnancy
✔ You want guidance on health, supplements, or medications
If you think you may already be pregnant:
Please book an Early Pregnancy Appointment instead.
Cranbourne – Appointment suitability
Is this appointment right for me?
At Cranbourne, a long appointment (30 minutes) is best for pre-pregnancy and ongoing antenatal care.
If you’re unsure which appointment to choose, our reception team is happy to help.
