Pregnancy planning

Ideally every pregnancy is planned, because whilst getting ready for pregnancy, the woman can morally and physically get ready for giving birth. Before getting pregnant it is very important to visit your GP and gynaecologist to learn about the examinations to be performed.

When planning a pregnancy, it is important to:

• refrain from drinking and smoking;
• start using folic acid 400mcg before pregnancy. It has been proved that using folic acid before pregnancy or from the moment of first positive pregnancy test significantly reduces the risk of embryo neural tube diseases.
• lead a healthy lifestyle;
• if possible – normalize weight. Both being underweight and overweight can upset hormonal balance and make it more difficult to get pregnant.
• Sexually transmitted disease diagnostics is a must. Chlamydial infection can cause complications during pregnancy.
• If there is any disease, the woman should definitely consult with a specialist about observation tactics during pregnancy and, if necessary, medical treatment.

Each woman is unique, therefore, not all pregnancies are the same – this is one of the reasons why the first step when planning a child is paying a visit to your gynaecologist. Nowadays, when planning a pregnancy, a woman may visit the gynaecologist with her loved one to get ready for the beautiful event together.

If not possible to get pregnant naturally, the couple can consider artificial insemination.