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Preconception visit at the kupah

What it is

OB or family doctor: history, chronic conditions, medicines, weight, BP, rubella/varicella/hepatitis B immunity, CBC, ferritin, TSH.

Start preparing

1. Bring a list of every medicine and supplement you take.
2. Ask for the genetic carrier screening referral at the same visit.
3. If you have diabetes, thyroid disease or high blood pressure, ask what needs to change before conceiving.

Sources

• Recommended tests during pregnancy (May 2024 table) — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 02-09-2026
• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.