Preparing to conceive a baby is an important and responsible process for every couple. It is very important to take care of your health in order to successfully conceive a child, safely bear it and give birth. Unfortunately, not every couple is serious about planning pregnancy. But the absence of diseases and bad habits is of great importance.
Preparing for conceiving a child: 5 rules for future parents
- The period of preparation for the conception of a child should be calm and conscious.
- Take care of your health in advance. If you have any diseases, do not postpone their treatment for later! Remember that the success of treatment often depends on the timely detection of diseases and receiving competent medical care.
- Before planning pregnancy, you need to undergo a comprehensive diagnosis of the body: examination by a gynecologist, tests (blood group, Rh factor in both spouses, tests for infections, general blood count, blood for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, for a man – spermogram), ultrasound of the pelvic organs, thyroid gland, mammary glands.
- You need to start planning pregnancy several months in advance (at least three). Start taking multivitamins. It is important to consume folic acid for both spouses.
- Give up hormonal contraceptives, alcohol, and smoking.
And there is an important nuance, you shall begin to mentally prepare yourself together with your spouse for the onset of pregnancy and appearance of a healthy child in your family. Remember that the psychological readiness of a woman and a man is very important. Charge yourself only with positive emotions, start leading a healthy lifestyle and try to control stressful situations.
What diseases complicate pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a serious test for the body of every woman, even a perfectly healthy one. It is important to cure existing diseases in advance before conceiving a child, and not to hope for a successful case.
Listed below are diseases that complicate the process of conception and pregnancy:
- Bacterial vaginosis can cause spontaneous abortion, miscarriage. The fact is that when microflora is disturbed, pathogenic microorganisms increase, and this can cause inflammation of the membranes and placenta. ⠀
- Cysts. In many cases they can go away on their own without treatment, but this is not always the case. ⠀
- Dysplasia of the cervix. The third stage of this disease can turn into an oncological disease. During gestation, the condition may worsen, so cervical dysplasia must be treated before conceiving a child.
- Sexually transmitted infections increase the risk of child developmental defects. ⠀
- Diseases of the genitourinary system. Since the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract work with increased stress during gestation, it is very important that these organs are healthy.
Remember that pregnancy should occur at the “healthiest time” and be desired. Already at the planning stage of pregnancy, find a competent gynecologist who will guide you as a patient and send you for a complete general examination to narrow specialists. Clinic for reproductive medicine “LITA” offers a free primary consultation with a reproductive specialist. The doctor will give valuable recommendations for a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. During the initial consultation with a doctor, a thorough examination will be carried out to clarify all aspects of the reproductive sphere of the spouses. There is also a great opportunity to get professional advice from a gynecologist-obstetrician and, if necessary, undergo effective treatment before pregnancy.