Preparing for pregnancy is an important stage for a couple and it is also a wonderful beginning. In order to improve the success rate of pregnancy preparation, both couples need to be prepared when they get married. Here are some key points to note in the guide to preparing for pregnancy.
1. Good health
1. Conduct a comprehensive physical examination: Both husband and wife should conduct a comprehensive physical examination to understand their own health status. Physical examination items include blood routine, hepatitis B, AIDS, syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases examinations, as well as examinations of reproductive organs such as uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and sperm quality.
2. Disease prevention: If you have chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc., you should seek treatment before preparing for pregnancy and consult your doctor about the use of medications. In addition, both husband and wife need to be vaccinated regularly to prevent the impact of infectious diseases on the fetus.
2. Balanced nutrition
1. Healthy diet: Both husband and wife should maintain a nutritionally balanced eating habit and consume sufficient protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to promote physical health and the normal operation of the reproductive system.
2. Supplement folic acid: Women should start supplementing folic acid before preparing for pregnancy to help the normal development of the embryo. Folic acid can be consumed through food, such as green leafy vegetables, liver, beans, etc., or you can take folic acid supplements.
3. Living habits
1. Quit smoking and limit drinking: Smoking and drinking have certain adverse effects on fertility. Both husband and wife should try to quit smoking and limit drinking, and maintain good living habits.
2. Weight control: Excessive obesity or excessive thinness will cause certain difficulties in fertility. Both husband and wife should maintain an appropriate weight and control their weight through reasonable diet and exercise.
3. Avoid exposure to harmful substances: Couples should avoid exposure to harmful substances, such as toxic chemicals, radiation, etc., to avoid adverse effects on the embryo.
4. Psychological adjustment
Preparing for pregnancy is a period full of expectations and tension, and both couples need to maintain a good mental state. You can reduce stress by communicating with family and friends, or try some relaxing activities.Such as yoga, meditation, etc. to help relieve tension.
5. Sex life
1. Understand the ovulation period: Couples can determine the woman\’s ovulation period by measuring basal body temperature, observing cervical mucus, etc., to increase the chance of pregnancy.
2. Avoid frequent intercourse: Although frequent intercourse can increase the chance of conception, too frequent intercourse may affect the quality of male sperm. It is recommended that both couples maintain an appropriate frequency of sexual intercourse.
The above are several aspects that need to be paid attention to in the pregnancy preparation guide. Couples should make a pregnancy preparation plan that is suitable for them based on their actual situation, and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude during pregnancy preparation, believing that they can successfully welcome the arrival of a healthy baby. Hope the above information can be helpful to you!
