10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING PREGNANT
Hello, wannabe mommy.
Here in this article, you will be informed about the essential things to know and consider before you get conceived. There are so many assumptions, myths, rumors, and misconceptions about pregnancy.
There is no need to have any kind of stress and overthink about your pregnancy. It's all about good, healthy habits and lifestyle.
PREPARE MENTALLY:
Ladies, your biggest strength is your mind. You need to be mentally prepared for your pregnancy and its effects on your life. Plan according, consult with your gynecologist, discuss with your partner, and gain more knowledge.
You need to accept that having a baby is gonna change your life and your lifestyle.
It's a lifetime memory and responsibility. It’s you who is gonna decide for yourself and plan your maternity phase according to your needs.
Consult with a gynecologist and your elders and reference to plan efficiently.
MAKE YOUR HEALTH AS YOUR VITAL PRIORITY:
Your health is the top priority. You need to take care of your body and mind in all circumstances and should maintain and lead a healthy lifestyle.
You need to take care of yourself and treat your health care.
Take proper treatments in case you have any health issues. Take health check-ups and have a proper nutritional diet and have physical activities as a part of your daily route.
Following this is not stressful at all, these are basic ways and easy ways to a healthy lifestyle, anybody can follow, and actually, everyone should follow these habits.
AVOID STRESS, MADAM:
Stress is the primary thing that you should avoid. Don't stress yourself by overthinking everything. There are solutions to all kinds of problems in the world so don't worry too much.
There are many treatments available for getting pregnant by natural means and artificial methods too.
The stress causes disruptions in the body and can even cause miscarriages if not taken care of.
So chill and plan how to enjoy the process of you going to be a mom soon.
Include de-stressing activities in your life and make them part of your life. Some of the activities are yoga, maintaining a journal, having pets, going for outings in nature often, maintaining a gratitude list, and having contact with your loved ones, close friends, and family.
AVOID WHAT'S BAD FOR YOU:
Having bad habits is definitely not a choice for you now. You must quit your bad habits if you
have any such as too much caffeine intake, smoking, drinking alcohol, and not having a proper lifestyle.
READY TO CHANGES IN FINANCE, PHYSICALITY:
If you want to become a parent you need to be financially stable to nurture your young ones. You must be able to take care of all the expenditures of your baby, and your medical expenses.
You must be ready to accept your physical changes and mental changes.
Your relationship with your loved one is gonna undergo changes after you get pregnant in all aspects.
You must willingly accept all the changes that will take place in your body during your pregnancy. You must willingly sacrifice some of your comforts.
Your partner should also be okay and at peace with such changes.
You should be adaptable to the changing environment in your future and take care of your baby‘s responsibilities with love and affection.
MAKE OBSERVATIONS OF YOUR CYCLE:
You must observe your menstrual cycle when you are getting your periods and when you are ovulating. Plan your sex at right time but don't be peculiar about it.
You just need to be passionately involved.
Know-how is your fertility rate.
Improve your fertility by having special nutritious food items and practicing specific workouts.
CONTACT WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
You should be having transparent contact with your doctor. You must inform them if there are any changes you have felt. You must take frequent check-ups and work accordingly.
You should follow the diet plan and workout style guided by them.
Consulting doctors before getting pregnant is the best way to monitor your maternity phase and it gives you the power to plan everything and control your pregnancy and related factors.
You will be informed everything about your baby from an initial stage which gives you immense joy.
Doctors give proper guidance on that basis so you can take your actions.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR DEFICIENCY:
Make physical health checkups obligatory.
If you have any kind of deficiency please take the pills and essential nutrition to remove the deficiencies from your body.
Make your partner's health checkup mandatory too once in a while. Father's health is equally important. The health of your baby depends on both mother's and father's health.
Take care of your deficiency and your partner's deficiency.
Take check-ups frequently. Take care of your oral health too.
Take a look at your family health and your partner's family health. If there are any hereditary health issues sure to inform your consulting doctor about the problem and get their proper guidance and treatments.
Genetic factors play an important role in your pregnancy.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT:
Healthy pregnancy majorly depends upon your weight and it's related to many other factors such as blood pressure, blood insulin - sugar levels, and thyroid levels.
Having a healthy weight will help in a smooth pregnancy.
Consult your gynecologist and have your weight loss or weight gain diet plan accordingly.
Your weight is linked with your baby's weight and health.
Losing some kilos or gaining some kilos is not too hard if you maintain a healthy lifestyle. You must have an ideal healthy body weight and a healthy body to conceive.
FOLIC ACID IS A MUST:
Folic acid is very important for the growth of your fetus. It has enormous advantages and contributions to your pregnancy. Make sure to include folic acid in the right amount prescribed by your gynecologist either in normal food items or by supplements given by your doctor to you.
Folic acid might help you to get pregnant by decreasing your baby's brain and spinal cord deficiencies, but it is not any guaranteed nutrient that will make you pregnant for sure.
It is an essential nutrient that helps to prevent neural deficiency in babies and contributes some benefits to your body.
Pregnancy is an amazing roller coaster ride. All it needs is precautions, a good lifestyle, a happy and peaceful mind, and body, and lots of love and care.