Schedule a preconception counseling appointment with your current healthcare provider to discuss your pregnancy plans. This can help you identify your health strengths, as well as any family history or health problems that might affect pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will be interested to learn about your work or hobbies to help you identify whether you are at risk for developing certain viruses or infections. This appointment gives you a chance to discuss any health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure, with your healthcare provider. Try to work with your provider to get any chronic health conditions under as much control as possible before you become pregna