Welcome to the Preconception to Parenthood Experience.
Everything you need to know about a healthy body, healthy mind set, healthy conception, healthy pregnancy and a healthy postpartum period!
Planning my Pregnancy / Preconception Planning Workshop
Date: 7 December 2022
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Online, link provided upon registration
Format: Presentations, group discussion, interactive components (1hr presentations, 30mins Q&A, 30mins discussions)
Cost: Rs.500
To register: Whatsapp “REGISTER WORKSHOP-1” to 6383834330
Conducted by
Dr.S.Hemalatha M.B.B.S. DGO. (Obstetrics and Gynaecologist) Rtd. Head of the Family Welfare Department, Chennai Corporation.
Dr.B.Mahalakshmi M.B.B.S. MD. Family Physician and PreConception Consultant.
Who can register for this workshop
Are you planning for pregnancy and want to get a head start for your best chances of conception and health?
Are you already pregnant but want to improve your nutrition or health and make the best of the expecting time?
Are you struggling with fertility issues and want to know how to improve your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy?
This workshop is for you!
This workshop is broken down into
- preconception planning
- conception/pregnancy
- the postpartum period
With discussion of topics related to fertility, hormones, nutrition, health, and more!
You and your partner/support person are both welcome to join this peer group who will be learning and planning to go through pregnancy in the near future.
What you will gain:
- A holistic view of health and fertility
- Understanding your menstrual cycle and fertility
- Planning your preconception period and equipping your health status
- Knowledge about how nutrition supports hormones and fertility
- Knowledge of birth spacing, family planning and infant care
- A chance to learn from the best of Doctors their experience and knowledge
This workshop includes:
- Presentations by Dr.S.Hemalatha and Dr.B.Mahalakshmi on topics related to planning a healthy pregnancy, conception and postpartum (30 mins each)
- Questions and answer sessions, discussions (30mins)
- A chance to share your thoughts with others going through the pregnancy journey (30mins)
- Resources package (incl. preconception care registration and questionnaire toolkit that assess your health status )
Workshop content
Preconception
- 25 steps for healthy preconception period
- Signs of a healthy menstrual cycle and ovulation
- How to monitor your ovulation and chart your cycles to optimize chances for pregnancy
- Common causes of infertility
- Priming health chart
Pregnancy
- Common health concerns during pregnancy and how to manage/prevent them through nutrition and lifestyle
- Nutrition for optimal fetal development
Postpartum
- Postpartum Health
- Return to fertility/menstrual cycles postpartum
- Postpartum birth control options (hormonal and non-hormonal options)
- Breastfeeding as birth control and charting your cycles
- Nutrition and lifestyle choices to support pregnancy recovery and breastfeeding
- Includes resources, handouts, links, priming health chart, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this workshop?
Anyone planning ahead for pregnancy, currently pregnant, or struggling with fertility issues. Basically, if you are thinking about getting or already pregnant this is for you! Information included will help improve chances of conception as well as improve your pregnancy and postpartum experience. Registration includes attendance of the pregnant person and one support person.
Will I definitely get pregnant after attending this workshop?
While we cannot guarantee pregnancy outcomes, everything you implement from this workshop will be a step on the journey toward healthier outcomes in the future.
I already have child(ren) but struggling/planning to become pregnant again. Should I attend?
Yes! If you have been struggling to get pregnant this workshop will provide important information that will help with balancing hormones and improving your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy, regardless of how many times you may have been pregnant in the past.
Can my husband/partner attend with me?
We welcome the person planning to become pregnant and one support person, whether that’s your partner, friend, family member, or anyone else you choose.