There are plenty of women who methodically plan out every aspect of upcoming motherhood, sometimes years in advance, for every one who becomes pregnant after a night of too many cocktails. Sometimes, we fall somewhere in the middle: Some people may decide to give up smoking but keep their love of coffee, while others may start practicing yoga as a way to relieve stress but only get five hours of sleep each night.
1. Which vitamins ought I take prior to trying to conceive?
According to studies, taking a daily multivitamin that contains folic acid significantly reduces the incidence of neural tube defects (NTD), which affects two to four out of every 1,000 babies born in Canada and results in birth defects of the spine or brain such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
2. Should I switch my medication before attempting to conceive?
Many women believe that using prescription drugs during pregnancy is not advised because they may harm the fetus, such as antidepressants or drugs for high blood pressure.
3. Should I be concerned with my weight before becoming pregnant?
I’m going to gain weight when pregnant anyway, so do I really need to cut back on the Lays? Sorry, but the response is affirmative. Body mass index (BMI) is important when it comes to pregnancy.
4. Which forms of exercise are risk-free when I’m trying to get pregnant?
It’s a frequent myth that you should give up your gym routine in order to prepare your body for pregnancy. There is no reason to start training for that half-marathon right away because, according to research, doing too much exercise can lower fertility. However, it is recommended that you exercise in moderation.
5. What kind of diet should I follow to conceive?
A well-balanced diet can help.This entails limiting your intake of processed meals and making sure you’re receiving enough fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats.
6. Can I still have coffee while trying to get pregnant?
There is no need! However, while trying to conceive and while pregnant, keep your daily caffeine intake to 200 to 300 mg.
7. Before I become pregnant, I should party now to get everything out of my system, right?
Some women are inclined to drink, smoke, and party while they can until those positive lines on a pregnancy test emerge (trust us, hangovers and babies do not mix). However, it turns out it wasn’t such a good idea.