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preparing to journey

getting a head start

If you’ve made your initial consultation, congratulations on taking the first step! While you wait for the day of your new patient appointment, there are plenty of action items you can start this instant.

action items from home, right now

Complete pre-pregnancy bloodwork

Once you have registered and onboarded with us as a new patient, you can complete bloodwork even prior to your new patient appointment. Some of these tests can take a few weeks to result so start here! To have us order these tests now, REGISTERED patients who have COMPLETED onboarding can call or text “LABS NOW” to 415.925.9404 (Monday-Friday 8AM-3 PM)

Test Name Estimated time needed
Expanded carrier screening (ECS) 2-3 Weeks
Preconception panel 1 week

If you’ve previously completed these tests, please forward them to us at [email protected]. The preconception panel needs to be completed within the preceding 12 months. A complete list of the preconception panel can be found here.

Learn more about Expanded Carrier Screening

Kaiser patients: Genetic carrier screening through Kaiser is often limited to a basic panel and we still recommend the expanded panel. Compare the difference here

Complete semen analysis

If you are journeying with a male partner, a baseline semen analysis is an absolute prerequisite. Males contribute to fertility struggles in 50% of cases. Both in office and at home testing is available. To have us schedule an in office analysis or help you order a semen analysis online through a partner lab, REGISTERED patients who have completed onboarding can call or text “SA NOW” to 415.925.9404 (Monday-Friday 8AM-3 PM).

Start a prenatal vitamin and update any preventive screening

Taking the important step of starting a prenatal vitamin and ensuring up-to-date preventive health maintenance testing, such as a well woman exam and pap smear screening, can provide essential support for your reproductive health and lay a strong foundation for a successful fertility journey.

Focus on your wellness

Discover the transformative potential of a fertility-focused lifestyle and the powerful role it plays in enhancing your chances of success on the path to parenthood through assisted reproductive technology.

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Educate and organize questions for your first visit

Our comprehensive learning hub, where knowledge meets empowerment, providing you with a wealth of resources, articles, and expert insights to navigate the complexities of fertility, assisted reproductive technology, and the journey to parenthood.

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office onboarding

Once you have booked your new patient appointment, you will be given instructions on how to complete all of the onboarding action steps. Below are some of the items needed to help you organize and get started.

  1. Complete our online new patient questionnaire through our patient portal. MFC is all about truly individualized care. Onboarding is your opportunity to tell us everything about you to help us hand craft a specific plan of action for you. Once your appointment is confirmed you will receive an email invitation to register and be able to complete our onboarding questionnaire through our patient portal www.onpatient.com (Online scheduling is confirmed M-F, 8-4).
  2. Submit all relevant past medical information to us
    • Formal medical records. Request formal medical records directly from your provider’s office. Clinics customarily have 30 days to produce records, so request them as soon as possible and follow up with them directly for request completion .
    • Online tests (Modern Fertility, Fellow, Legacy). Submit report PDF(s) to us via email to [email protected].
    • At home testing (cycle/ovulation tracking logs like Glow, Proov, Yo). Submit PDF(s) to us via email to
      [email protected]
  3. Submit a copy of your insurance card (frontdesk@marinfertility,com). For patients with Progyny, register with them here. For Carrot patients, register with them here.

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