Prepare for the ideal pregnancy-Part 2
Consume enough folic acid and iron
Whether you lead a balanced diet is provided for you to get a successful pregnancy, but certainly the folic acid and iron are particularly important during early pregnancy.
Iron forms part of red blood cells carries oxygen to all body cells. Both the growth of your baby as increased blood volume you will experience during pregnancy require good deposits of this mineral, which can only be ensured through adequate consumption of red meat, legumes such as lentils, green leafy vegetables (chard, spinach , alfalfa), fortified cereals, and so on.
Remember that the iron in grains, vegetables and cereals, it is harder to digest than is found in meats, so you should consume at the same time a source of vitamin C, making it easier absorption.
In contrast to folic acid, there are countless studies documenting its effectiveness in promoting the development of the baby’s nervous system (the critical stage occurs during the first and second month of gestation) to prevent precisely neural tube defects such as anencephaly, hydrocephalus and spina bifida, among others.
Folic acid is a B vitamin that can be obtained from foods such as whole grains, legumes, broccoli, tomatoes, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, asparagus and many more, but given its importance, is likely and desirable that your doctor tells you some supplements in tablet from one or two months before the start of pregnancy and one or two months thereafter.
Get in shape physically
During pregnancy, ongoing events such as weight gain and the displacement of the shaft and body center of gravity are hard to test the strength and tone of certain muscles. It is therefore desirable that even before getting pregnant exercise these muscle groups, especially if we consider that labor is also an effort for which you must be prepared.
Also note that a good Lamaze class (which your doctor will recommend security around the fifth month of gestation) often include muscle relaxation techniques and various exercises to prepare for childbirth, which work better with higher fitness have before. Some other options include swimming and aerobic sports in general, are the most appropriate before and during pregnancy.
Say goodbye to bad habits
The following are the most harmful habits for your plan to become pregnant if you have any or all, say goodbye as soon as possible and avoid risks to conceive. Remember your child’s health is at stake!
#1 Smoking .
The snuff has a very negative effect on the female reproductive system and has been associated with infertility and premature menopause, and this of course means that smoking may delay your project now become pregnant, in addition to the adverse effects that this habit would have on the newly fertilized embryo, retarding their growth (which eventually leads to low birth weight) and increased risk of perinatal death.
#2 Alcohol
The first 4 weeks are the most critical to the development of a baby. Since you’re coming to get pregnant, stop drinking, because alcohol can affect an uncertain amount your baby from the very beginning of its development.
#3 Drug addiction
You must remember that a baby receives all the necessary training to live and develop through the placenta and umbilical cord. Most substances will come from the maternal circulation, and toxic are no exception.
This, of course, can have devastating consequences for the baby, so be the case, you must stop using all drugs at least for a month before seeking pregnancy, to ensure that your body before the throw pregnancy occur. In the case of drugs to treat a chronic medical condition, consult your doctor more harmless versions.
How long do you need?
- For your ovulation cycle to normal after stopping oral contraceptive use: 1 month.
- For you are safe for pregnancy after application of vaccine atirrubéola: 4 months old.
- To find out the results of laboratory tests: about 15 days.
Ok, thats all you need to know to prepare for ideal pregnancy.
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