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How to properly plan a pregnancy
Planning a pregnancy increases your chances of safely carrying and delivering a healthy baby. A responsible approach to the birth of a baby testifies to the psychological readiness of a man and a woman to become parents. If you are wondering how to properly plan your pregnancy, this article is for you.
Doctor’s advice will help you plan your pregnancy correctly.
Planned pregnancy makes adjustments to the lives of both partners
What should be done before conceiving a child?
Both partners need to undergo a medical examination at least 3 months (or better, six months or a year) before the expected pregnancy. It involves a visit to a therapist, endocrinologist and dentist.
A man should visit a urologist to assess the condition of the reproductive system. A woman needs to be examined by a gynecologist, to do an ultrasound of the pelvic organs and thyroid gland. If any of the relatives has hereditary diseases, you should also undergo medical and genetic counseling.
Before planning a pregnancy, you must pass the following tests:
- Blood chemistry.
- Blood test for hepatitis and HIV.
- Blood test for group and Rh factor.
- Analysis for ToRCH infection.
- Analysis for hormones.
- Genital flora smears.
- General analysis of blood and urine.
It is advisable for a man to have a spermogram. If genital infections are detected, sanitation should be carried out.
2-3 months before the intended conception, both the man and the woman should adjust their nutrition, start taking multivitamin preparations. Both need to give up alcohol, drugs, smoking, contraception. Avoid contact with toxic substances, spend less time in front of the TV or computer.
How to plan a pregnancy: the period of conception
At the stage of conception, a man should stop going to the bathhouse or take hot baths, since overheating suppresses the activity of sperm. For the same reason, tight underwear should not be worn. For a woman, the main thing is a positive attitude and physical activity. Frequent walks in the fresh air, water aerobics and yoga improve your well-being. Exercises to strengthen your pelvic and abdominal muscles are especially helpful.
At the preparation stage, expectant parents should take folic acid, as it reduces the risk of developing intrauterine malformations in the baby. Women are advised to drink this vitamin after conception.
The most favorable time for the birth of a new life is the 12-16th day before the start of the next menstrual cycle
For 2-3 days before the expected sexual intercourse, you should abstain from sex in order to increase the number of sperm in the semen. It is better to spend the day of conception in a romantic atmosphere: watch a good movie, listen to your favorite music, have a nice conversation over a light dinner.
So, the first step to a healthy pregnancy is a medical examination of both partners. It is easy to endure and give birth to a strong baby, allowing nutritional correction, rejection of bad habits, and physical activity.