Pre Conception Planning

With the increased risks of unsuccessful pregnancies due to multiple factors such as depleting weather conditions, reduced fitness levels, unstable physical and mental health, peer pressure, and increased competition, has led people to follow pre conception planning.

This concept helps in providing measures and aspects through which you can increase your chances of a successful pregnancy and can decrease the risk of preterm births. Various medical practitioners are providing pre conception care with treating the exact issues with specialized screening. You can also follow a few measures to increase your chances. These are as follows.

Improve your lifestyle

Not only is your physical fitness important, but you also needs to set a proper schedule for each day which can help you to maintain a routine. Also, quitting smoking and drinking is one of the prime objectives that need to be fulfilled by you as a couple. Make sure to exercise regularly and maintain a normal weight. Physical fitness definitely counts in making a pregnancy successful.

Maintain your mental health

In today’s competitive world, stress levels have increased to a major work pressure and high objectives. Managing your stress levels and reducing them can be quite difficult. There are various exercises which can help in the same, and is really crucial for pre conception planning and the health of your baby.

Genetic counseling

Preterm births and complications in pregnancy can occur due to genetics as well. Gaining thorough knowledge about your spouse’s and your family history, along with the help of your medical practitioner can help in recording the issues and complications which can occur, and also in preventing them immediately after.

Fill on lack of nutrients

With a lack of proper diet in today’s busy world, many couples lack in essential nutrients, which can affect them and their pregnancy, ultimately affecting the health of their baby. So it is quite essential to be screened for the lack of nutrients in your body and filling on them to fulfill the nutrient criteria. One of the most important nutrients is folic acid. Filling on folic acid can help in preventing major birth defects and helps in safekeeping of your baby’s health.

Keep a track of your menstrual cycle

Not only the menstrual cycle, but keeping a record of your ovulation phase can increase the chances of your pregnancy. Also, remember to sleep for 7 to 8 hours at least, relax, eat healthy and nutritious food, and gain thorough knowledge about child birth. Being entirely prepared for your baby to be healthy, safe and sound requires your dedication as a couple, keeping patience, and planning it out without any loopholes. Seek help of a trusted medical practitioner for the same.

One of the highly sought after gynecologists in Gurgaon is Dr. Meenakshi Sauhta, who has wide experience and expertise in High Risk Materno- Fetal Medicine and Gynecological Pathology for more than 20 years. She holds an accord with obstetrics patients, high risk, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She holds memberships in a number of acclaimed medicinal bodies, and thrives to widespread medicinal education nation-wide.