10 Pregnancy planning tips How to prepare for baby

A BABY COMES WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SO ONE SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR IT.

WHAT SHOULD YOU KEEP IN MIND IF PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY?

Pregnancy should be planned. A few things should be kept in mind before you get pregnant.

10 TIPS IF YOU ARE PLANNING FOR PREGNANY

1. PRE-CONCEPTIONAL CHECK UP

Visit your Gynaecologist for check-up.

Doctor will examine you and advise a few routine tests.

Need Pelvic examination for vaginal discharge, to rule out PID

2. FOLIC ACID

Doctor will prescribe daily folic acid tablets.

Folic acid be started at least three months before pregnancy.

3. PROPER BALANCED DIET

Start taking nutritious balanced diet

Daily intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, and dairy products.

Avoid junk foods

Check Vit D level in both tpartners

4. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

High BMI may lead to several complications

Difficulty in conceiving & risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy is more.

Miscarriage, risk of diabetes in pregnancy is more

5. QUIT SMOKING AND ALCOHOL

Smoking and alcohol intake leads to complications

Miscarriage, birth defects, premature birth, low baby weight

Sperm count and quality  in male partner decrease.

6. DENTAL CHECKUP

Its very important to maintain your dental hygiene.

Hormones during pregnancy may cause your gums to become red, swollen

7. MEDITATION

Meditation and prenatal yoga helps you to connect with your baby.

It reduces anxiety and depression

It helps to cope up with the stress, enabling you to relax peace of mind.

8. UNDERSTAND THE FERTILE PERIOD

Calculate your fertile period, the days in which you should have intercourse.

Calculate the ovulation days to predict the most fertile days.

9. LIMIT YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE

Too much tea or coffee can harm you.

It may also increase your blood pressure which may have negative effect on your overall health.

10. CHECK YOUR FINANCES

Check on your savings and finances.

Having a baby will increase your expenses from day one.

Talk to your insurance company about maternity and insurance cover of baby.