What preparations should you make before pregnancy?

Preparing for pregnancy is an important matter for every woman, because bad living habits or certain physical illnesses may affect the future of the baby in the womb, so preparing for pregnancy should be taken seriously by every woman. But what preparations should you make before becoming pregnant? Many friends raised questions. We have collected some information below and explained it to you one by one to help you solve the problem.

1. Take more folic acid: Folic acid is a vitamin. It has been shown to reduce the risk of having a baby with malformations and is particularly effective in preventing defects in the nervous system, such as the brain and spinal cord. Taking 0.4 mg of folic acid supplement (trade name "Silian") every day from one month before pregnancy to three months after pregnancy can prevent most neural tube defects in the fetus. It is worth mentioning that women should take folic acid under the guidance of a doctor. Dark green and seasonal vegetables (such as spinach and kale), oranges, sweet potatoes, beans and nuts (such as long beans) are all rich in folate. Folic acid is easily soluble in water, so a little moisture must be retained during cooking to maintain its fresh taste.

2. Balanced diet: Good eating habits can increase the chances of pregnancy. Diet and conception are closely related. A balanced diet can not only increase the chances of conception, but also ensure the health of the fetus. Eat multiple servings of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy products every day. All vitamins and minerals such as iron are important for the growth of the fetus. But over-the-counter multivitamins may contain excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals, and taking too much may backfire and be harmful to the fetus. Adequate nutrition will promote more regular menstrual cycles, making it easier to determine when you ovulate.

What preparations should you make before pregnancy? I think everyone can solve this question. During the period of preparing for pregnancy, women should supplement more nutrition, exercise moderately, enhance their own immunity, and avoid smoking and drinking, which will cause great harm to the child. Maintain an ideal weight; being overweight or underweight can also affect conception.