Preconception Counseling & Testing

Preconception Counseling & Testing

Planning for Pregnancy With Confidence, Clarity, and Expert Guidance

At Yunella Women’s Health, we believe the healthiest pregnancies begin before conception. Preconception counseling provides you with a personalized, physician-led roadmap to prepare your body, optimize fertility, and reduce risks long before you become pregnant.

Led by Dr. David Seil Kim, MD, PhD, MBA, FACOG, a board-certified OB/GYN and Los Angeles Top Doctor, our preconception services offer advanced testing, fertility optimization, genetic screening, and tailored guidance for individuals and couples ready to begin their family-building journey.

Why Preconception Counseling Matters

Preconception care significantly improves pregnancy outcomes by identifying potential risk factors early and empowering you with a clear plan to support a healthy conception.

Preconception testing helps address:

• Fertility concerns or irregular cycles
• History of miscarriage or pregnancy complications
• Chronic medical conditions (thyroid, hypertension, autoimmune issues)
• Hormonal imbalances
• PCOS, endometriosis, or pelvic pain
• Genetic carrier risks
• Lifestyle or nutritional factors
• Advanced maternal age or IVF preparation

Our goal is simple: to help you enter pregnancy healthy, supported, and fully informed.

What’s Included in Preconception Counseling at Yunella Women’s Health

Comprehensive Medical & Fertility Evaluation

We review your reproductive history, lifestyle, medical conditions, and medications to create a personalized conception plan.
Your visit may include:

• Review of menstrual and ovulation patterns
• Assessment of fertility markers
• Prior pregnancy or gynecologic surgery review
• Optimization of chronic conditions
• Guidance on ideal timing for conception

Hormone & Fertility Testing

Advanced laboratory testing to identify underlying issues affecting conception:

• Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
• FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone
• Thyroid function
• Prolactin
• Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies
• PCOS-related panels

These tests provide a clear picture of ovarian reserve and reproductive health.

Genetic Carrier Screening

We coordinate expanded genetic screening with top national labs to evaluate your risk of passing on inherited conditions such as:

• Cystic fibrosis
• Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
• Thalassemias
• Fragile X
• Over 200+ genetic conditions (depending on the panel selected)

Couples may also receive partner-matching analysis for family planning.

Ultrasound & Pelvic Assessment

High-resolution transvaginal ultrasound to evaluate:

• Ovarian function and antral follicle count
• Uterine shape, fibroids, or polyps
• Signs of endometriosis or pelvic pathology
• Cervical or uterine abnormalities that may impact fertility

Understanding your anatomy helps prevent challenges later in pregnancy.

Lifestyle, Nutrition & Wellness Optimization

We help you prepare your body for a successful conception with guidance on:

• Prenatal vitamins & supplements
• Healthy weight goals
• Exercise & sleep habits
• Stress management
• Avoidance of environmental toxins
• Medication adjustments prior to pregnancy

This holistic approach increases your chances of a healthy, full-term pregnancy.

Preconception Planning for High-Risk Patients

We offer specialized counseling for women who have:

• Advanced maternal age
• Hypertension or diabetes
• Autoimmune conditions
• Thyroid disease
• Heart, kidney, or neurologic conditions
• Prior preeclampsia or preterm birth
• History of cesarean or uterine surgery

By planning early, we significantly reduce risks during pregnancy.

Couples Planning & Fertility Pathways

Preconception counseling can be performed individually or with a partner.
We support all family-building paths, including:

• Natural conception
• IVF, IUI, or embryo transfer preparation
• Donor-egg pregnancies
• Surrogacy coordination
• LGBTQ+ family planning

You will receive a clear, step-by-step fertility roadmap tailored to your needs.

Why Choose Yunella Women’s Health

• Physician-led care by a board-certified OB/GYN
• Advanced ultrasound and diagnostics onsite
• Boutique, private, concierge-level experience
• Coordination with fertility specialists when needed
• Personalized, compassionate guidance
• Convenient Beverly Hills location near Cedars-Sinai

Our goal is to help you conceive safely, confidently, and with the highest chance of success.