The decision to have a child is veryan important stage in the life of every married couple. Therefore, when planning a pregnancy, it is very important to follow some rules, the observance of which will help to conceive, bear and give birth to a healthy child. In addition, this will help a woman prepare her body for pregnancy. In our time, an absolutely healthy person is a great rarity. Therefore, preparation for conceiving a child should begin at least 3-4 months before the desired date of conception, and best of all - a year before.
Rules for women in preparation for pregnancy
Ideally, both should prepare for conceptionspouse, and not just the woman, because both the husband and the wife equally determine how healthy the child the woman will give birth to. Let's start with the rules that concern the woman, and then see what rules are common to both spouses.
- Abandonment of increased physical activity
Moreover, this includes not only a ban on liftingweights, but also very active, power and contact sports (bodybuilding, boxing, wrestling, etc.). If you can't live without sports, swimming, fitness, pilates, yoga are great, that is, those sports that are characterized by smoothness, a relaxing effect, and softness.
- Organize day mode
It is very important to organize your daily routine in such a wayso that there is a balance between work and rest. Even if you are used to watching movies until midnight, make sure to go to bed on time (at 8:00-9:00 PM) and get up on time (no later than 9:00 AM).
- Provide adequate nutrition
Nutrition is an important issue for a woman,who is planning a pregnancy. Therefore, make sure that it is varied and the products are as environmentally friendly as possible. Do not abuse coffee.
- Consult your doctor
If you have any chronicdiseases (for example, diabetes, hypertension, endocrine system disorders, varicose veins, cardiovascular problems, etc.), be sure to tell your gynecologist about this in order to know the possible scenario for the further course of pregnancy. The doctor will give you recommendations on precautions to avoid complications.
- Check with a therapist
Even if you feel well, it is difficultyou have no illnesses, still have a preventive examination with a therapist. He will send you for tests, fluorography - take them. In any case, it is better to know that everything is fine than to accidentally learn about some deviation in health at the most crucial moment.
- Do not self-medicate
Even before pregnancy, try not to take it.medicines without a doctor's prescription. No one is immune from diseases - in this case, consult a therapist or gynecologist. Do not forget to tell your therapist that you are planning a pregnancy.
- Visit the dentist
You probably know that pregnancy affectscondition of the teeth. Therefore, take care in advance to prevent possible consequences and have a dental examination. If there are caries and holes, the doctor will fill them, which will prevent tooth decay. Remember that during pregnancy you will no longer be able to treat your teeth.
General rules for women and men
It is very important that in planning a child andIn preparation for conception, the man was the woman's ally, since how the fetus will develop and how healthy the child will be born later depends greatly on him. There are several rules common to both men and women that should be followed.
- Rejection of bad habits
From the moment the decision to prepare is madeBefore conception and ending with the period of breastfeeding, a woman should give up all bad habits. This means, first of all, eliminating cigarettes and alcohol. A man should give up bad habits before conception, but no later than three months before it.
- Refuse from sauna, bath, hot tub
This is harmful for a woman's body. In a man's situation, high temperatures affect the quality of sperm.
- Hand over the tests for infection
Even if you are not bothered by any unpleasantsymptoms, be sure to get tested for sexually transmitted infections, as they can cause infertility or the inability to bear a child, and also have a very negative effect on the intrauterine development of the fetus. If an infection is detected, you will need to undergo treatment.
- Replenish the body with folic acid
This is an important element that is necessary fornormal development of the fetus. A woman should take it regularly until the 12th week of pregnancy, a man - until conception occurs. This is especially important if one of the spouses already has children with pathology of intrauterine development.
- Cancel contraception
Once you have completed the previous steps, it is time to stop all methods of contraception that you and your husband are using.