What should I check before having a second baby?

With the relaxation of the country's two-child policy, families with only one child have begun planning to have a second child. They hope to have more people at home and make it more lively. With both a son and a daughter, the children will have a companion and not be lonely, and can take care of each other. In order to give birth to a healthier and smarter baby, they usually start doing prenatal checkups before getting pregnant. So, what do you need to check before getting pregnant with a second child? I will introduce it to you in detail below. Friends who are currently planning to have a second child should carefully read the content, which will be of great help.

Pre-pregnancy check-up refers to a physical examination at the hospital before a couple prepares to have a baby, in order to ensure the birth of a healthy baby and achieve eugenics. Prenatal check-up is just as important for men as it is for women. Both men and women need to undergo pre-pregnancy check-ups to ensure a normal pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby. Choosing the appropriate age to give birth is beneficial to reproductive health. Women under 18 or over 35 have increased risk factors for pregnancy. Before pregnancy, you should avoid contact with substances that are harmful to pregnancy, such as chemical poisons and radiation. It is best for those who use long-acting contraceptives to stop taking them for 6 months before getting pregnant. Before pregnancy, girls should try to maintain a good mental state, eat a nutritious diet, lead a regular life and work moderately.

Before having a second child, both husband and wife need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination, including liver and kidney function (currently there are two types of liver function tests, the major liver function test, in addition to the full set of hepatitis B, also includes blood sugar, bile acid and other items), urinary and reproductive system (through routine leucorrhea screening for Trichomonas, fungi, mycoplasma chlamydia infection, vaginal inflammation, and gonorrhea, syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases), routine blood and urine tests (helpful for early diagnosis of kidney disease), electrocardiogram, etc. Women must undergo cervical cytology examination, and men must undergo routine semen examination.

It is generally recommended to take folic acid orally starting three months before pregnancy and continuing until three months into pregnancy, for a total of six months, to prevent neural tube defects in children. Pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition.

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