How often modern potential parents neglect the advice of doctors about careful preparation for the conception of the child, and act, hoping that everything will be successful. So to speak, at excited. However, few people think about the possible consequences that may arise as a result of a negligent attitude to planning the baby.
When planning a child, we take responsibility for his life and health. And any mistake can aggravate pregnancy. Therefore, in order to avoid many possible problems, it is better to play it safe and prepare well for the conception and birth of a new family member.
Where to start preparing for pregnancy
Oddly enough, planning begins not with the bedrooms of loving spouses, but from the clinic. In preparation for pregnancy, it is very important to cooperate with the doctor. This is the person who really helps to make everything with your husband correctly, and will lead you throughout pregnancy. All health issues can be solved without problems with your doctor.
In this case, it is not worth neglecting the help of a specialist, because there are situations that it is very difficult to cope with yourself. Therefore, listen to the opinion and advice of your doctor, and try to follow all his recommendations.
First of all, you will need to take advice of such specialists: the therapist, dentist, gynecologist, urologist, endocrinologist, genetics (if the family has hereditary diseases). Keep in mind that your future mother, chronic diseases can worsen during pregnancy. Therefore, it is worth discussing this issue with a doctor.
Then it is necessary to make an ultrasound and take the necessary tests in order to exclude possible infectious diseases. If health problems are found, you will be prescribed a course of treatment before conception of the child. After all, many diseases can give complications and affect the development of the fetus.
Necessary tests in preparation for pregnancy
Determination of blood group and Rhesus factor of both spouses for incompatibility (this analysis is necessary if spouses have a different blood type or Rh factor).
Blood test for determining immunity to rubella, herpes, toxoplasmosis (if you are not sick with these diseases). If necessary, it will be necessary to get a vaccine against rubella. In this case, pregnancy is postponed for another three months.
Sexual infections tests.
Healthy lifestyle in preparation for pregnancy
After the examination and passage of all specialists, you can safely begin to lead a healthy lifestyle. First of all, as many people know, a healthy lifestyle means a rejection of bad habits. If you want to have a healthy child, then immediately stop drinking various alcohol and smoke. Not to mention drugs.
By the way, this applies to both partners! Both the husband and the wife are equally responsible for the health of the future baby!
The doctor will recommend the expectant mother to take a vitamin complex and especially folic acid until the baby is conceived. Due to folic acid, the risk of pathologies in the development of the fetus is reduced.
Minor physical activity, regular walks in the fresh air, minimal pastime near the TV and computer, proper healthy diet will have a beneficial effect on pregnancy.
Therefore, dear future parents, make sure your long -awaited and already beloved baby is born full and healthy! It largely depends on you!