Some tips for a healthy lifestyle;
- STOP smoking
- STOP or reduce alcohol intake to a few units weekly
- STOP any recreational drugs
- If you are taking any regular prescription medication, please consult with your Doctor as your medication may need to be changed or discontinued before embarking on pregnancy.
- Ensure your diet is healthy, cut out processed and high fat foods, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables,fish, chicken and at least one portion of red meat weekly.
- If you are vegetarian ensure your iron sources are high ie: pulses, spinach, molasses.
- Take regular exercise.
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- Your chances of conceiving are higher if your body weight is in proportion to your height. If you are overweight or underweight, it may be advisable to consult a dietician before trying to conceive.
- If you have been taking the contraceptive pill, it is good to allow a few cycles to pass to work out your fertile period.
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Commence taking FOLIC ACID 400 mcg daily. This has shown to reduce the incidence of spina bifida. Continue taking folic acid until the end of week 12 in pregnancy.
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Think about taking out private health insurance, they prefer 10 months paid on the policy pre-pregnancy.
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Have some blood screening tests carried out to check for Rubella immunity in the woman and also tesing for H.I.V. and HEP, B, for couples.
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