What not to do when you want to get pregnant
You are thinking of starting your journey to motherhood. I subscribe to baby and parenting magazines and browse websites. You may have flipped through several baby name books. You're mentally ready for a little one, and now it's time to make your body as healthy as possible. But just putting together a to-do list isn't enough. Some things should be avoided. If you want to get pregnant, do not:
1. Significant weight loss or gain
Being overweight or underweight reduces your chances of getting pregnant. Both can cause irregular menstrual cycles. If you don't get your period every month, your ovaries won't release eggs or ovulate. Otherwise, you will not be able to have a baby.
Changes in weight can cause fluctuations in hormone levels and lead to infertility. Obesity also increases the likelihood of:
• Miscarriage
• A type of gestational diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia
• Overweight infants with certain birth defects
Your goal is to reach a healthy pre- and pregnancy weight. Experts suggest expectant mothers aim for her body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 27. 2. Exercising too much
Being a couch potato is never healthy. But if you're thinking about getting pregnant, now is not the time to train for a triathlon. Strenuous exercise can cause hormonal changes that make it harder for the ovaries to produce or release eggs.
Strenuous running, aerobics, swimming, and cycling can make it harder to conceive, even at a healthy weight. However, if you are overweight, exercise can help you lose weight and increase your chances of getting pregnant.
3. Putting off having a family too long
In your late 30s, your fertility is less than half what it was in your early 20s, and with age, the quantity and quality of eggs and sperm decline, making conception more difficult. Talk to your doctor about your age and potential for having children so you don't get caught off guard. Men should consider it too. Maternal age plays the most important role, but men over the age of 50 also experience reduced fertility.
4. Wait for your period to stop drinking
If the thought of pregnancy has crossed your mind for even a second, now is the time to ditch happy hour, experts say.
Consider:
Half of all pregnancies are unplanned. So you might already be enjoying a night out on the town drinking cocktails without knowing you're pregnant. When you drink, your baby drinks too. Relaxing Alcohol can affect the development of your baby's brain and nervous system. Alcohol can affect your baby at any stage of pregnancy, especially during the first few weeks.
Need more reasons for you and your partner to stay away from bars?
• There is no safe level of drinking during pregnancy. Also, there is no safe amount to drink during pregnancy.
If you are undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF, he is less likely to have a baby if he drinks more than 4 times a week.
• Please put your glass down too. Alcohol lowers levels of the sex hormone testosterone and can cause erectile dysfunction. If this continues, there is a high chance that you will not get pregnant.
5. Smoking
Tobacco is unhealthy, period. If you smoke, you should stop even if you do not intend to become pregnant. If you want a baby, breaking the habit is a must. Be aware of the following risks of smoking:
• If she smokes more than 10 cigarettes a day, her chances of getting pregnant are greatly reduced. • Smoking causes changes in the fallopian tubes and cervix that can lead to miscarriage. It can also cause an ectopic pregnancy (called an ectopic pregnancy), in which the baby is not born.
• Smoking damages the ovaries and reduces the number of eggs produced. The fewer eggs you have, the less likely you are to get pregnant.
Tell your husband to quit smoking too. Exposure to light can reduce sperm count and slow swimming speed.
Also, if you have trouble conceiving and require in vitro fertilization (IVF), smoking can significantly reduce the success rate of IVF.
If you are already pregnant, smoking can cause changes in your baby's reproductive system that can make it difficult to deliver your baby later.
6. Double the vitamins
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, take a pregnancy vitamin containing 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. It helps prevent birth defects called neural tube defects.
However, do not take large doses of vitamins and supplements. For example, too much vitamin A has been linked to problems in growing babies.
7. Level up with energy drinks and espresso shots
Rest and relax. Remember, when a baby is born, it's going to be a long night. When it comes to caffeine, the message is moderation. A few cups of coffee a day shouldn't affect your chances of getting pregnant. Am.
Eighth. Save sex
Sounds easy, right? But it's worth repeating. If you want to get pregnant, you have to have lots of sex. Couples who are busy every few days are more likely to get pregnant.
9. Stop taking drugs
You may think that all medications should be stopped before conception. However, it is not necessarily unsafe for babies. Stopping some of them can be dangerous for both.Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor.
This is especially important if you are being treated for seizures, depression, high blood pressure, etc. For example, stopping and taking seizure medication during pregnancy can cause the baby to become deprived of oxygen.
Work with your doctor to create a treatment plan that is safe for both parties. You may need to change your medication or dose. It may be safe to take during pregnancy if you are on an effective antidepressant.
10. Use of illegal drugs
Street drugs can harm you and your growing baby. It is not enough to just stop taking the drug when you find out you are pregnant. The baby's organs are forming and drugs in the body affect their growth. So stop using illegal drugs as soon as you start getting pregnant. It may take time for the substance to clear your bloodstream.Encourage your partner to quit the habit as well. For example, smoking hash can affect your ability to have a baby.
11. Skip Vaccines
As soon as you start thinking about motherhood, call your doctor to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. If you need it, get it at least one month before conception. The most important ones are:
Rubella (German measles)
Chickenpox (chickenpox)
• Hepatitis
These diseases can cause problems and birth defects in your baby if you get them during pregnancy.
You are thinking of starting your journey to motherhood. I subscribe to baby and parenting magazines and browse websites. You may have flipped through several baby name books. You're mentally ready for a little one, and now it's time to make your body as healthy as possible. But just putting together a to-do list isn't enough. Some things should be avoided. If you want to get pregnant, do not:
1. Significant weight loss or gain
Being overweight or underweight reduces your chances of getting pregnant. Both can cause irregular menstrual cycles. If you don't get your period every month, your ovaries won't release eggs or ovulate. Otherwise, you will not be able to have a baby.
Changes in weight can cause fluctuations in hormone levels and lead to infertility. Obesity also increases the likelihood of:
• Miscarriage
• A type of gestational diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia
• Overweight infants with certain birth defects
Your goal is to reach a healthy pre- and pregnancy weight. Experts suggest expectant mothers aim for her body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 27. 2. Exercising too much
Being a couch potato is never healthy. But if you're thinking about getting pregnant, now is not the time to train for a triathlon. Strenuous exercise can cause hormonal changes that make it harder for the ovaries to produce or release eggs.
Strenuous running, aerobics, swimming, and cycling can make it harder to conceive, even at a healthy weight. However, if you are overweight, exercise can help you lose weight and increase your chances of getting pregnant.
3. Putting off having a family too long
In your late 30s, your fertility is less than half what it was in your early 20s, and with age, the quantity and quality of eggs and sperm decline, making conception more difficult. Talk to your doctor about your age and potential for having children so you don't get caught off guard. Men should consider it too. Maternal age plays the most important role, but men over the age of 50 also experience reduced fertility.
4. Wait for your period to stop drinking
If the thought of pregnancy has crossed your mind for even a second, now is the time to ditch happy hour, experts say.
Consider:
Half of all pregnancies are unplanned. So you might already be enjoying a night out on the town drinking cocktails without knowing you're pregnant. When you drink, your baby drinks too. Relaxing Alcohol can affect the development of your baby's brain and nervous system. Alcohol can affect your baby at any stage of pregnancy, especially during the first few weeks.
Need more reasons for you and your partner to stay away from bars?
• There is no safe level of drinking during pregnancy. Also, there is no safe amount to drink during pregnancy.
If you are undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF, he is less likely to have a baby if he drinks more than 4 times a week.
• Please put your glass down too. Alcohol lowers levels of the sex hormone testosterone and can cause erectile dysfunction. If this continues, there is a high chance that you will not get pregnant.
5. Smoking
Tobacco is unhealthy, period. If you smoke, you should stop even if you do not intend to become pregnant. If you want a baby, breaking the habit is a must. Be aware of the following risks of smoking:
• If she smokes more than 10 cigarettes a day, her chances of getting pregnant are greatly reduced. • Smoking causes changes in the fallopian tubes and cervix that can lead to miscarriage. It can also cause an ectopic pregnancy (called an ectopic pregnancy), in which the baby is not born.
• Smoking damages the ovaries and reduces the number of eggs produced. The fewer eggs you have, the less likely you are to get pregnant.
Tell your husband to quit smoking too. Exposure to light can reduce sperm count and slow swimming speed.
Also, if you have trouble conceiving and require in vitro fertilization (IVF), smoking can significantly reduce the success rate of IVF.
If you are already pregnant, smoking can cause changes in your baby's reproductive system that can make it difficult to deliver your baby later.
6. Double the vitamins
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, take a pregnancy vitamin containing 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. It helps prevent birth defects called neural tube defects.
However, do not take large doses of vitamins and supplements. For example, too much vitamin A has been linked to problems in growing babies.
7. Level up with energy drinks and espresso shots
Rest and relax. Remember, when a baby is born, it's going to be a long night. When it comes to caffeine, the message is moderation. A few cups of coffee a day shouldn't affect your chances of getting pregnant. Am.
Eighth. Save sex
Sounds easy, right? But it's worth repeating. If you want to get pregnant, you have to have lots of sex. Couples who are busy every few days are more likely to get pregnant.
9. Stop taking drugs
You may think that all medications should be stopped before conception. However, it is not necessarily unsafe for babies. Stopping some of them can be dangerous for both.Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor.
This is especially important if you are being treated for seizures, depression, high blood pressure, etc. For example, stopping and taking seizure medication during pregnancy can cause the baby to become deprived of oxygen.
Work with your doctor to create a treatment plan that is safe for both parties. You may need to change your medication or dose. It may be safe to take during pregnancy if you are on an effective antidepressant.
10. Use of illegal drugs
Street drugs can harm you and your growing baby. It is not enough to just stop taking the drug when you find out you are pregnant. The baby's organs are forming and drugs in the body affect their growth. So stop using illegal drugs as soon as you start getting pregnant. It may take time for the substance to clear your bloodstream.Encourage your partner to quit the habit as well. For example, smoking hash can affect your ability to have a baby.
11. Skip Vaccines
As soon as you start thinking about motherhood, call your doctor to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. If you need it, get it at least one month before conception. The most important ones are:
Rubella (German measles)
Chickenpox (chickenpox)
• Hepatitis
These diseases can cause problems and birth defects in your baby if you get them during pregnancy.
