\”The Beginning of Your Motherhood Journey: A Guide to Preparing for Pregnancy\”

Before preparing for pregnancy, you and your partner should make a series of preparations to ensure good health and create the best conditions for pregnancy. Here are some key steps:

1. Pre-pregnancy physical examination: Conduct a comprehensive physical examination to assess the health status of both parties, and identify and deal with potential risks in a timely manner. It is recommended to have at least one comprehensive pre-pregnancy check-up, including routine blood and urine tests, as well as screening for specific diseases.

2. Balanced diet: Properly mix food types and proportions to ensure adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which can help improve fertility. Develop a scientific meal plan, reduce the intake of high-calorie and high-fat foods, and ensure three regular meals a day.

3. Regular exercise: Regular exercise can improve physical fitness, enhance immunity, and is beneficial to maintaining health during pregnancy preparations. It is recommended to do moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, etc., at least 3-4 times a week.

4. Psychological preparation: A good psychological state is conducive to the stability of the endocrine system, which in turn affects the function of the reproductive system. You can make psychological adjustments and reduce stress and anxiety through psychological consultation or attending relevant lectures.

5. Environmental Optimization: Avoid contact with harmful substances and ensure a good environment for healthy embryos. Pay attention to ventilation in the room and reduce the frequency of chemical use, in order to promote good health and good health.

6. Supplementing folic acid and multivitamins: Folic acid is an essential nutrient for fetal neural tube development. Appropriate supplementation can reduce the risk of neural tube defects. It is recommended that women continue to take folic acid tablets or other multivitamins containing folic acid while preparing for pregnancy and throughout the first trimester.

7. Lifestyle adjustments: Good living habits can help improve fertility and the quality of the intrauterine environment, and reduce the probability of pregnancy complications. It is recommended that both parties should give up bad habits, such as smoking, alcoholism, etc., and maintain a regular schedule and a balanced diet.

8. No smoking and alcohol before pregnancy: Tobacco and alcohol will cause damage to reproductive cells, affecting the success rate of conception and the health of the embryo. It is recommended to start quitting smoking and drinking at least 3 months in advance to ensure that the body fully recovers.

9. Environmental exposure controls: Certain chemicals or radioactive substances may interfere with the normal functioning of the reproductive systemFunction, increase the risk of miscarriage, malformation, etc. Try to stay away from known harmful environments and take appropriate protective measures.

10. Choose the appropriate department for examination: Women preparing for pregnancy usually undergo examination in the obstetrics and gynecology department, and the reproductive medicine department is also suitable for pre-pregnancy examination.

11. Daily Notes: Maintain a stable mentality, develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, ensure adequate sleep time, and allow the body to fully rest.

Making these preparations can help you better prepare for pregnancy and increase your pregnancy success rate. If you have any questions or concerns, you should consult your doctor promptly.