put yourself in the best position for an healthy pregnancy (Preparing for Pregnancy)

Member Name: pinkmuppet

Product:	Preparing for Pregnancy
Date:	15/07/08 (55 review reads)
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Advantages: reduces chance of prenancy problems and encourages fertility

Disadvantages: none really

Both my pregnancies were planned but we didn't get much opportunity to prepare for them as I fell pregnant straight away with both my children!

However if you are planning to fall pregnant there are a few things you can do to put you in the best possible chance of becoming pregnant and being as healthy as possible for your baby.

Firstly try and ensure you and your partner eat a well balanced and nutritious diet, if you are overweight try to get your weight down as being overweight can hinder fertility and you also run the risk of a problmeatic pregnancy.

Stop smoking and take a folic acic supplement before you become pregnanct and right up until the 12th week of pregnancy (although I think the advice has now been to increase this to 16 weeks, will need to check)

Also cut down your alcohol intake and have fun!!!!

Summary: get in the best possible health before becoming pregnant if you can