Sebastian Faro , MD, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
The University of Texas – Houston Health Sciences Center,
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy Today
This program tackles your most pressing questions. Your guide, Dr. Sebastian Faro, is a nationally recognized pregnancy expert honored by the American Pregnancy Association for his services to his medical specialty.
Getting Pregnant: Facts and Strategies You Can Use
- Getting the right care: What 10 subjects should you discuss with your doctor before becoming pregnant? What key factors should you know to develop a successful strategy with your obstetrician? What should you know about obstetricians, lay nurse midwives and certified nurse midwives?
- Medical issues in becoming pregnant: What 5 strategies should you use to maximize your pregnancy chances? What do you need to know about ovulation and the menstrual cycle? What medical issues should you understand in preparing for pregnancy and conception? What can go wrong, and how can you be safe?
- Creating a roadmap: Learn to create a special strategy, tailored to your situation and lifestyle, complete with exercise, nutrition, and work plans designed to promote our own and your baby’s health and well-being. What types of exercise are safe and what warning signs should you know about when pregnant? What about vitamins and caffeine?
When getting pregnant proves challenging, information can be one of your best tools. There is no more concentrated or easier-to-access source of information out there than this series. Why not equip yourself with it and start planning for a successful pregnancy today?
Important Notice:
This program is intended to supplement the advice of your personal physician, whom you should consult about any medical condition you or a member of your family may have. The information contained in this program is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice. Any use of the information on this program is at the user’s discretion and does not create a doctor-patient relationship. For specific information about a health condition that you or your family may have, please consult a health-care professional.
About the Speaker

Dr. Sebastian Faro, M.D., Ph.D., is one of America’s top pregnancy experts, and has been successfully delivering babies for 30 years. A Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, he has published over 230 articles and books, has chaired the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at two medical centers, and currently serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the American Pregnancy Association.
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