First of all, in order to prevent those problems that may arise due to undetected deviations. Pregnancy is not only a remarkable condition of a woman, but also a tremendous load even for a healthy body, due to changes in the hormonal background, increased weight, etc. Even if it seems to you that you and your partner are perfectly healthy, visit the therapist and go through the necessary studies, then do not bite your elbows from the fact that time is lost.
Many chronic diseases can occur during pregnancy, so couples need to try their best to minimize this possibility.
It happens that couples begin to plan a pregnancy to conceive a child of a certain sex, or a sign of the zodiac. The reliability of the various methods of counting certainly cause doubts, but why not try, and at the same time still do your health and prepare for nine months of happiness.
Sometimes pregnancy disruption occurs on the earliest lines, and to save it, prescribe special medications. To find out whether these additional measures are necessary, it is possible only with a pre-made survey. For this, a gynecologist or an endocrinologist will prescribe you tests that will show the level of various hormones. Often you have to undergo thyroid ultrasound, for a more accurate diagnosis.
Ideally, it is advisable to pass examinations together with your mate.
Thus, doctors will be able to see the full picture of the analyzes, conclusions and appoint the right treatment, if there is a need, because in most cases it is assigned to both partners. Be sure to find out your blood groups and Rh factors. In the case of a negative Rh factor in you or the husband, you will have to take tests for the presence of antibodies during the entire future pregnancy.
In the family planning centers, you will be able to undergo a survey from a geneticist. Perhaps you do not consider this specialist important, because it is unlikely that he was once visited, but this is one of the most important doctors on the road to a healthy pregnancy. He will make up with you a family tree, ask about the illnesses of your relatives, and after passing the necessary tests will find out what is the probability of transferring your child any genetic deviations and whether it exists at all.
Be sure to take a routine check with the dentist. In the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus may be affected by deficiency of iodine and folic acid, so at least three months before the expected date of conception, start taking a complex of vitamins, calcium and folic acid.
It is advisable not to appoint them yourself, but to seek advice from a doctor, since in your case it is possible to limit yourself to taking calcium.
So, after visiting the right doctors, you will definitely be prescribed to pass the analysis for TORCH-infection. These tests can determine whether you have antibodies to herpes, rubella, toxoplasma and other diseases.
If they are found, then you have immunity to the disease and you can not worry, but in the absence of them, you will be asked to get vaccinated, after which some time will have to be protected. And believe me, it's better not to neglect these analyzes now than later in case of infection do not interrupt pregnancy, since most of these infections lead to severe consequences in the development of the fetus.
Most drugs, and even more antibiotics, are contraindicated in pregnancy, and so before conception, try not to take them, and after a serious illness, it is better to protect yourself for a while.
And this applies not only to you, but to the future dad. By the way, a man will need to pass a spermogram, thanks to which it will be easier to detect hidden infections, as well as to find out the number of live spermatozoa capable of fertilizing an egg.
Perceive the visit not as a burden or a given, but as necessary and useful procedures, which in the future will only benefit you.
It is considered normal if within a year, without protection, pregnancy does not occur and only then doctors talk about infertility and begin to find out the cause. But the question arises: why waste precious time, which you can spend, already playing with your baby? The earlier you begin to plan and the possible pathologies will be identified, the faster the solutions will be found. In addition, it has long been known that prevention is much better than treatment. For example, thanks to the temperature measurement charts, you will make it easier for your doctor to find out if you have ovulation without which pregnancy is not possible. For women, ultrasound of the pelvic organs may be indicative of anomalies from development.
Once you have wondered why you need a couple of pregnancy planning, then for sure you understand that from drinking and cigarettes you definitely have to give up. It's not a secret to anyone how alcohol and nicotine are bad for human health, let alone the tiny, nascent organism of your future baby.
Try before starting planning to determine the medical institution. Well, if in it you can continue to be observed after the onset of pregnancy.
As you can see, we need to plan this important event. Approach it with all responsibility - and you will be able to avoid unnecessary stress during pregnancy. If the miracle has already happened, and you will soon become parents - enjoy every minute of your beautiful condition and do not forget about a healthy lifestyle.