How long have you been trying to get pregnant and you haven’t gotten pregnant yet? Learn what you should pay attention to when preparing for pregnancy in the third trimester!
1. Adjustment of living habits
During pregnancy preparation, expectant parents need to adjust some living habits to increase the chance of pregnancy. First of all, maintain a regular schedule, go to bed early and get up early as much as possible to ensure adequate sleep. Secondly, pay attention to a balanced diet, increase the intake of protein, vitamins and minerals, such as eggs, fish, vegetables and fruits, while reducing the intake of caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. In addition, appropriate physical exercise, such as walking, yoga, swimming, etc., should be carried out to enhance the body\’s metabolic function and immunity.
2. Adjustment of sexual life
During pregnancy preparation, expectant parents should pay attention to adjustments to their sexual life to increase the chance of pregnancy. First of all, it is necessary to grasp the accurate ovulation period, which is usually around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. This is the best time for conception. Secondly, we must maintain a good quality of sexual life, avoid overwork and stress, and maintain emotional stability and a relaxed and happy mentality. In addition, avoid using lubricants and spermicides as they may affect sperm motility.
3. Maintain a good attitude
During pregnancy preparation, expectant parents should maintain a good attitude and be positive and optimistic about various problems and difficulties during pregnancy preparation. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate excessive tension and anxiety, because this will affect women\’s ovulation and the stability of the endometrium. Secondly, you must maintain good communication and interaction with your partner, support and understand each other, and face the challenges of pregnancy preparation together. In addition, you should maintain a positive attitude towards life and participate in activities that are beneficial to physical and mental health, such as reading, traveling, gathering with friends, etc. to relax and relieve stress.
4. Regular physical examinations and health examinations
During pregnancy preparations, expectant parents should undergo regular physical examinations and health checks to ensure their physical conditiongood. First of all, you should conduct routine gynecological and andrological examinations to understand whether the function of your reproductive system is normal. Secondly, basic blood routine, urine routine and reproductive hormone examination should be carried out to understand the hormone levels and metabolism inside the body. In addition, you should also be screened for sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis to protect yourself and your partner’s health.
5. Avoid contact with harmful substances
During pregnancy preparations, expectant parents should try to avoid exposure to harmful substances to protect themselves and their babies’ health. First of all, avoid long-term exposure to high-temperature environments, such as hot water baths, saunas, etc., to avoid damage to sperm and eggs. Secondly, avoid contact with toxic chemicals, such as pesticides, heavy metals and harmful gases, to avoid affecting the reproductive system and fetus. In addition, exposure to radiation and electromagnetic radiation, such as X-rays, microwave ovens, and computers, should be avoided to protect the genetic information of reproductive cells.
6. Seek medical treatment and consult experts in a timely manner
During pregnancy preparation, if expectant parents do not get pregnant for a long time, they should seek medical treatment and consult experts in time to understand the problem and take appropriate measures. First of all, you can choose to seek medical treatment at a specialized obstetrics and gynecology or andrology hospital for relevant examinations and diagnosis. Secondly, you can consult a fertility specialist or an expert in assisted reproductive technology for more detailed advice and treatment options. In addition, you can also join a pregnancy preparation exchange group or attend a pregnancy preparation lecture to share your experience with other expectant parents and get support.
Although preparing for pregnancy is a process full of expectations and hopes, it also requires us to be prepared and pay attention to. By adjusting our living habits, adjusting our sex life, maintaining a good attitude, regular physical examinations, avoiding exposure to harmful substances, and seeking medical treatment and consulting experts promptly, we can increase our chances of pregnancy and welcome the arrival of a healthy baby. I wish all expecting parents who are preparing for pregnancy will get their wish as soon as possible!
