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IS YOUR BODY READY FOR PREGNANCY?

Updated: Jul 10

Continuing with the guide to a healthy pregnancy, let's explore whether your body is prepared for pregnancy.



You don’t have to be exceptionally fit to have a child, but if you’re healthy to begin with, you have a better chance of enjoying a healthy pregnancy.

So how do you know if your body is ready for pregnancy?


Have your care provider give you the green light.

Make a preconception appointment with your obstetrician-gynecologist, family physician, nurse-midwife or other care providers who will be guiding you through your pregnancy.


A preconception visit gives you and your care provider a chance to identify any potential risks to your pregnancy and establish ways to minimize those risks, as well as discuss general health issues.


If possible, have your partner attend the preconception visit with you.

Your partner’s health and lifestyle — including family medical history and risk factors for infections or birth defects — are important because they, too, can affect you and your baby.


At your appointment, your care provider will likely conduct a complete physical examination, including a blood pressure check and possibly updating your pap smear and pelvic exam.


Some of the subjects you might talk about include:


Contraception

If you’ve been using birth control pills, a vaginal ring, the patch, a contraceptive implant or an intrauterine device (IUD), you may be able to conceive shortly after discontinuing use. Some women become pregnant before their next period. (Not to worry — an expected due date can still be determined accurately without knowing the timing of ovulation.)


If a waiting time is desired after stopping contraception, use condoms or another barrier method until you’re ready to become pregnant. For most women, a normal menstrual cycle will return within three months of stopping birth control.

If you’ve been using contraceptive injections (Depo-Provera), you can try to conceive as soon as you stop receiving regular injections — but it could take up to 10 months or more for fertility to return.


Immunizations


Infections such as chickenpox (varicella), German measles (rubella) and hepatitis B can be dangerous in pregnancy. If your immunizations aren’t complete or you’re not sure if you’re immune to certain infections, your preconception care may include testing for immunity and receiving one or more vaccines, preferably at least a month before you try to conceive.


Chronic medical conditions

If you have a chronic medical condition — such as diabetes, asthma or high blood pressure — you’ll want to make sure the condition is under control before you conceive. In some cases, your care provider may recommend adjusting your medication or other treatments before pregnancy. He or she may also discuss any special care you may need during your pregnancy.


Ref: Mayo Clinic,Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.

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