Lifestyle guidance and preconception counseling

If you are in the phase of your life where you are planning a pregnancy (or not!) but have health questions and concerns that you need addressed, we can help!  We provide lifestyle guidance that helps you set and attain your unique health objectives, empowering you to make choices that reflect what is important to you. Our Lifestyle Guidance service takes a holistic approach, focusing on your overall wellness to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum and optimal birth outcome for you and your family.  

All clients receive:

• Individualized Lifestyle Guidance and Counseling provided by
  
  • NPR/AMCB certified nurse midwives OR
  • NCC Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner OR
  • AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
• High quality, evidence based, patient centered care plans, including:
  
• Lab work, as appropriate
• Mental Health and other related screenings
• Referrals to appropriate medical specialists as needed to manage acute or chronic conditions
• Referrals to functional medicine practitioners, nutritionists, physical therapists and other healthcare providers to support holistic wellbeing 
• Lifestyle Guidance and Preconception Counseling that suits your individual goals:
  
• Comprehensive education that focuses on whole-person wellness:
  
  • Health Assessment: Evaluating and addressing any pre-existing health conditions.
  • Genetic Screening: Discussions about genetic testing and family history.
  • Medication Review: Assessing current medications for safety during pregnancy.
  • Chronic Disease Prevention: Information on preventing chronic diseases through lifestyle choices.
    
  • Diet and Nutrition: Individualized guidance on maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, types of diets, meal planning and prepping, detoxes and cleanses, recommended supplements and more! 
  • Physical Activity: Recommendations for individualized exercise and physical fitness including referrals for personalized exercise plans
  • Stress Management: Techniques for managing stress and promoting emotional resilience including resources on mindfulness, and referrals for medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy. 
  • Smoking Cessation: Support for quitting smoking and tobacco use.
  • Alcohol and Substance Use: Education on responsible alcohol consumption and substance abuse prevention.
  • Sleep Hygiene: Tips for improving sleep quality and establishing healthy sleep habits and evaluation for sleep disturbances
  • Fertility Awareness: Understanding menstrual cycles and signs of fertility and considering the optimal timing between pregnancies.
  • Nutrition and Supplements: Optimizing nutrition for preconception and pregnancy.
  • Resources and Goal setting in the areas of:
    
  • Life Purpose Exploration: Discovering your life's purpose and meaning.
  • Creativity and Self-Expression: Nurturing creative outlets and self-expression.
  • Resource Optimization: Maximizing the use of available resources.
  • Financial Literacy: Learning about financial concepts and literacy.
  • Communication Skills: Enhancing communication in personal and professional relationships.
  • Conflict Resolution: Strategies for resolving conflicts and maintaining healthy relationships.

Optional:

• Physical exam to address client specific issues and concerns.