Pregnancy
Pregnancy Planning
Jan
Pregnancy Planning
If you are planning to have a baby or just thinking about this, it is not too soon to actually start readying yourself for pregnancy. Healthcare and preconception health focus on vital things that you can and should do before, as well as between pregnancies to boost the chances of you having a healthy baby. There are some females who actually take months to get their bodies ready for pregnancy, yet there are those who take even longer in the process.
Pre-conception decisions and pregnancy planning make a huge difference for you and your babys health and to put it simply, if you are healthier during your pregnancy, the more likely that your baby will be just as healthy as you. The organs of the fetus start to form during the first few weeks of your pregnancy and this is even before you actually know that you are pregnant. Since this is considered as one of the most critical periods of development, so it is best that you start your pregnancy planning to see a positive outcome in terms of a healthy pregnancy as well as a healthy mother and child.
Remember that getting your life and body ready for your pregnancy may help you with a couple of things:
1. This can help you conceive much easier.
2. Have a much healthier pregnancy.
3. Minimize or avoid complications during your pregnancy.
4. Give birth to a healthy baby.
5. Lessens the risk of your child from experiencing future health problems.
6. Gives you a more pleasant post birthing experience.
Make a Plan and Take Action
Whether youve already listed down your pregnancy planning ideas or not, you most likely have thought about your goals of having children as well as how to achieve these. An example would be during the time you did not want to have a child, you utilized birth control methods to achieve this goal; however, if you are now planning to get pregnant, it will be extremely vital to take steps to achieving your goal getting pregnant and having a healthy child.
Have a Doctor’s Visit
Before actually getting pregnant, make sure that you first speak with your doctor about pregnancy planning and health care; he or she will want to discuss a variety of things such as your health history and if you have any specific medical conditions that may affect you and your baby during pregnancy. Furthermore, your doctor should also discuss any previous pregnancy issues or concerns if there are any, the current medications that you are taking, necessary vaccinations, as well as the steps that you can take to prevent any form of birth defects. If your doctor has not discussed these pregnancy planning ideas, ask him or her about it and take note of these effective pregnancy planning tips.
Have a Daily Intake of 400mg of Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B vitamin, so if you have enough of this vitamin in your body at least a month before and during your pregnancy, it can prevent your baby from having any form of brain and spine defects.
Stop Alcohol, Smoking, and Using Drugs
Drinking alcohol, smoking, and taking street drugs can cause a lot of problems for you and your baby and these problems can include birth defects, premature birth, and even infant death. If you are attempting to get pregnant but cannot refrain from smoking, drinking, or even using drugs, get help and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Avoid Toxic Substances and Contaminants from the Environment
As much as possible, stay away from toxic substances and environmental contaminants at home or in the workplace; such contaminants may include synthetic chemicals, bug sprays, fertilizers, metals, and rat feces. These can harm the reproductive system of both men and women and it can also make it more difficult for you to get pregnant.
Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight
One of the most important things to include in your pregnancy planning is to reach a healthy weight and maintain this; people who are obese or overweight have higher chances of getting a lot of serious conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy complications, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. This also goes for people who are underweight since they are also at risk for a variety of serious health issues.
Once you are pregnant, make sure to keep and follow your healthy pregnancy planning as well as your new healthy habits; be sure to visit your doctor regularly throughout the period to ensure proper and effective parental care.
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