A planned pregnancy is good for you and your baby. Once you get pregnant, life changes and you cannot lead the same carefree life that you led earlier. Responsibilities increase, financially as well as in creating a healthy bond between you and your unborn baby. You have to start preparing and planning for your pregnancy early if you want it to go smoothly later. There are numerous advantages to a planned pregnancy.
Doctor's Visit
A visit to the doctor as a part of conception planning will prepare you for pregnancy, He will check your medical condition, advise you if you are above 35, and give you vaccinations.
Most Fertile Period
Another thing to consider about is actually getting pregnant. There are many ways to keep a track of your most fertile period if you want to get pregnant. The Fertility Monitor, Ovulation Kit, Basal Body Temperature, cervical mucus or a pregnancy planning calendar are some of the ways to chart out your fertility cycle to help you get pregnant.
Food And Nutrition
A planned pregnancy is good for you and the baby because you can prepare your body with healthy food intake. Folic Acid supplements, vitamins and minerals and green leafy vegetables and fruits make a healthy diet.
Exercise and Relaxation- Exercise and relaxation during pregnancy planning will help you keep calm, relax and make you feel much healthier and better about yourself.
Complications During First Pregnancy
If you are planning your second pregnancy and especially if your first one was a complicated one, or if you have gained weight in the interim period, do visit the doctor and take his advice. You should maintain the right body mass index to have a healthy pregnancy.