Very important Consider this things before pregnancy Pre-conception: What you need to know!

  Pre-conception: What you 
need to know!

Before even getting pregnant, you should be aware that your 

health, habits, diet, fitness level and many other factors will 

directly or indirectly affect your pregnancy and the fetal 

development.

One example would be pregnant women who have the smoking 

habit. This does a lot of damage to both the mother and the child 

within.

If you’re going to get pregnant, you should eliminate all your 

negative habits prior to conception.

Ideally, you should exercise more, eat a clean diet, avoid alcohol 

and smoking is a definite no-no. If you have any issues with 

substance abuse, etc. you should eliminate all these before 

planning to have a baby.

Proper nutrition is crucial in the stages of pre-conception and 

during pregnancy.

The beautiful baby in your belly is physically incapable of 

providing for itself. All the food and nutrition it gets is determined 

by you. Surely you want nothing but the best for your baby.

A fetus also does not display any visible signs of malnourishment 

during your monthly check-ups. That means, even your doctor 

will not be able to ascertain if the baby is getting all the nutrients 

it needs. 

Therefore, you will have to ensure that you’re eating enough for 

two and getting all the necessary vitamins and nutrients. Only by 

being proactive and taking an active interest in your nutrition will 

you be able to keep both the baby and yourself healthy and happy.

Here are a few tips if you’re in the pre-conception stage

• No smoking & no alcohol No negotiation here. 
• Consume 400 to 800 micrograms (400 to 800 mcg or 0.4 to 0.8 mg) of folic acid daily. You should speak to your doctor about this. He/she will be able to guide you in this matter. Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects related to the spine and brain.
• Get your other health problems under controlI If you’re diabetic, obese, have asthma, etc. you should get all these problems under control first before getting pregnant. All these health issues may cause pregnancy complications.

• Get fit and healthy Exercise more. Build up your strength and stamina. When you’re pregnant, it will be easier on your body if you’re strong and healthy.
• Ask your partner to play an active role if your partner smokes or engages in detrimental activities, they should try and quit for the sake of the baby. At the very least, if they can’t quit, they shouldn’t smoke around you or tempt you by consuming alcohol around you.

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