Ensuring comprehensive preconception care in fertility consultations

A comprehensive clinician guide to preconception care is available in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) guidelines on Preventive activities prior to pregnancy. These aspects of care should be covered in all consultations with prospective parents. In those with fertility concerns, time may be scarce; arrange preconception investigations in parallel with referral to a fertility specialist to avoid delays if referral is urgent.