Once as a couple you have decided to go for a baby, the most
important aspect of preparation is getting your body ready for conception.
Though it is the woman who conceives and carries a child for 9 months, there
are certain responsibilities of the man as well. Men and
women should tick off the following from their to-do list before they start trying
for a child:
- Quit smoking and drinking,
cut down on caffeine – consumption of alcohol and cigarettes, as well as
caffeine adversely affects ability to conceive.
- Control chronic diseases
like diabetes, thyroid issues, hypertension etc. to improve your chances
and avoid complications. If you’re suffering from any conditions, like UTI
etc. get them cured before you start trying.
- Achieve ideal weight in
case you’re overweight – the more you lose, the more your chances increase
to conceive.
- Find a good doctor/gynaecologist,
check your family and pregnancy history and scan for potential issues. Get
a genetic screening done if required and update your immunizations.
- Visit the dentist and
ophthalmologist– pregnancy aggravates dental problems and some women may
even experience vision changes. Best to get both eyes and teeth checked
before you conceive.
- Start eating healthy, take
multivitamins and avoid any stress – a healthy lifestyle will go a long
way in helping you during and post pregnancy. Chart out low sugar/salt
etc. diet if you
foresee chances of/ suffer from hypertension/diabetes etc.
- Get rid of the
contraceptives – throw out the pills or devices a couple of months in
advance so that your body get used to its natural cycle.
Most importantly, stay positive and be patient. A happy mind leads to a healthy body, healthy pregnancy, and a
healthy baby. Good luck!!
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