{"id":70932,"date":"2021-04-11T10:27:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T16:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=17"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:11:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T16:11:52","slug":"preconception-health-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/infertility\/preconception-health-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Preconception Health for Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy should not be considered a nine-month journey, but a yearlong journey. Knowing that the first few weeks of pregnancy are the most vital to the development of the baby, a mother should be mindful of her preconception health and avoid any harmful activities and substances near the time of conception. Some habits are harder to break, and some health issues take longer to address. Preconception health for women will be beneficial to you and your baby.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips on Preconception Health for Women<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smoking <\/strong>&#8211; <a title=\"Smoking During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/smoking-during-pregnancy\/\">Smoking\u00a0during pregnancy<\/a> is estimated to account for <strong>20 to 30% of low-birth-weight babies<\/strong>, up to <strong>14 % of preterm deliveries<\/strong>,\u00a0and about <strong>10% of all infant deaths<\/strong> according to the American\u00a0Lung Association.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drinking Alcohol\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; There is no safe amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/is-it-safe\/alcohol-and-pregnancy\/\">alcohol<\/a> to consume while you are pregnant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recreational Drug Use<\/strong> \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/pregnancy-health-wellness\/illegal-drugs-during-pregnancy\/\"> Recreational Drug Use<\/a>\u00a0during pregnancy\u00a0can increase the chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/pregnancy-complications\/signs-of-miscarriage\/\">miscarriage<\/a>, low birth-weight, premature\u00a0births, developmental delays, and behavioral and learning problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescription Drugs<\/strong> \u2013 There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/medication\/medication-and-pregnancy\/\">prescription drugs<\/a> that are\u00a0teratogenic (cause <a title=\"Birth Defects\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/birth-defects\/\">birth defects<\/a>). Talk with your healthcare provider\u00a0about any and all prescription drugs you are taking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hazardous Chemicals <\/strong>\u2013 There are some chemicals that can\u00a0also be teratogenic. For example, most studies show that the greatest risk\u00a0of exposure to <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/is-it-safe\/pesticides-during-pregnancy\/\">pesticides<\/a> is during the first three to eight weeks of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/pregnancy-health-wellness\/first-trimester-of-pregnancy\/\">first trimester <\/a>when the neural tube development is occurring. This is often\u00a0before a woman knows she is pregnant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stress<\/strong> \u2013 Stress has been linked to delayed or missed\u00a0periods which can cause difficulty tracking ovulation and <a title=\"Getting Pregnant\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/\">getting\u00a0pregnant<\/a>. Limit your amount of stress as much as possible. You may find\u00a0it helpful to employ relaxation techniques or yoga to help moderate your stress level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Herbs\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Most <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/is-it-safe\/herbs-and-pregnancy\/\">herbs and herbal remedies<\/a> are not mandated by the FDA, and therefore, there is little to no research on the effect they have on pregnancy. Discuss any herbal or natural remedies you may be used with your healthcare provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caffeine <\/strong>&#8211; Some\u00a0studies have shown a link between high levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/pregnancy-health-wellness\/caffeine-intake-during-pregnancy\/\">caffeine<\/a> consumption and\u00a0delayed conception. A few studies have shown that there may be an increase\u00a0in miscarriages among women who consume more than 200 mg (one 12oz cup of\u00a0coffee) a day versus those who do not consume any caffeine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your preconception health can be improved with new healthy habits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exercise<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Start <a title=\"Exercise During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/exercise-during-pregnancy\/\">exercising<\/a> now. Set goals for what you want to\u00a0achieve. Ask yourself if you want to lose weight, gain weight, build\u00a0muscle, or improve lung capacity. Some good exercise options include\u00a0walking, swimming, bicycling, and aerobics. Yoga is an excellent\u00a0choice for exercise because it incorporates posture, breathing,\u00a0and concentration techniques which will be beneficial for you during labor.\u00a0Talk with your healthcare provider about what is best for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read<\/strong> \u2013 Read books on pregnancy and childbirth. It is important that you are educated and prepared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track your menstrual\u00a0cycle <\/strong>\u2013 This is very important. Your doctor will ask you\u00a0about your <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/what-is-menstruation\/\">menstrual cycle,<\/a> so you need to be prepared. Keeping track of your cycle will also help you track your ovulation and increase your chance of pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice relaxation techniques<\/strong> \u2013 <a title=\"Alternative Relaxation Techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/labor-and-birth\/relaxation-techniques\/\">Relaxation<\/a> can help minimize\u00a0stress. Try yoga, meditation, or listening to soft relaxing music in a warm\u00a0bath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get lots of sleep<\/strong> \u2013 Eight hours of sleep is recommended if you are trying to become pregnant. Adequate amounts of sleep can also\u00a0help relieve <a title=\"How to Treat Stress Naturally During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/your-pregnancy\/naturally\/treat-stress-naturally-pregnancy\/\">stress<\/a> and tension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat healthily<\/strong> \u2013 Nutrition is vital to your health. The healthier you are the easier the pregnancy will be for you. You might start on some fertility supplements to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Just make sure to tell your health care provider about any supplements you are taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preconception Health for Women Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p>You are what you eat, and so is your baby. Make sure that you are getting\u00a0lots of vitamins in your diet, and start taking <a title=\"Folic Acid\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/folic-acid\/\">folic acid<\/a> now. Studies have shown that folic acid (300-400mcg a day) can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken before conception. For more information on the suggested amount of vitamins to consume\u00a0during pregnancy (which is the same for preconception) look at our\u00a0chart on <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/pregnancy-health-wellness\/pregnancy-vitamins-nutrients\/\">Essential\u00a0Nutrients &amp; Vitamins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Maintain an ideal weight<\/h3>\n<p>Your weight can play a significant role during conception and pregnancy.\u00a0When planning to conceive you want to avoid being <a title=\"Eating for Two When Over\/ or Under Weight\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-health\/eating-for-two\/\">over or underweight<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Underweight (10% below normal range)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise to build muscle<\/li>\n<li>Increase energy intake<\/li>\n<li>Eat at least three meals a day<\/li>\n<li>Eat more food at each meal<\/li>\n<li>Eat more snacks<\/li>\n<li>Drink juices and milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overweight (20% above normal range)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a realistic eating plan<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your eating plan includes nutritional adequacy<\/li>\n<li>Drink adequate amounts of water<\/li>\n<li>Combine your eating plan with exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Discuss any plans for weight loss or gain with your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a doctor\u2019s appointment<\/h3>\n<p>It is important that you see your doctor before you become pregnant.\u00a0There are medical conditions that you may not be aware of that can\u00a0affect your pregnancy.<br \/>\n<strong>Some of the most common conditions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong> \u2013 It is important to control diabetes while pregnant. Pregnancy increases the chances of <a title=\"Diabetes During Pregnancy\" href=\" https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/diabetes-during-pregnancy\">diabetes<\/a>, and it can make\u00a0it hard for a mother who is already suffering from diabetes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High blood pressure<\/strong> \u2013 If you have high blood pressure before pregnancy, you must closely monitor your <a title=\"High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\/\">high blood pressure during pregnancy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anemia <\/strong>\u2013 A complete blood count (CBC) can measure your hemoglobin,\u00a0red and white blood cell count, and the appearance of your platelets.\u00a0<a title=\"Anemia During Pregnancy\" href=\" https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-concerns\/anemia-during-pregnancy\/\">Anemia<\/a> can cause weakness and fatigue during pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroid problems<\/strong> \u2013 The test to check for thyroid issues consists\u00a0of a <a title=\"Blood Test\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/prenatal-testing\/blood-test\/\">blood test<\/a> which measures your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).\u00a0Hyperthyroidism (overactive) can lead to premature birth and low birth\u00a0weight if left untreated. Hypothyroidism (under-active) can lead to<a title=\"Infertility\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/infertility\/\"> infertility<\/a>\u00a0or miscarriage when left untreated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STDs <\/strong>\u2013 It is best to know if you have an <a title=\"Sexually Transmitted Infections (STD\u2019s &amp; STI\u2019s) During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/stds-and-pregnancy\/\">STD<\/a> before getting pregnant since some STDs can cause pregnancy complications. For example, an <a title=\"Ectopic Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/ectopic-pregnancy\/\">ectopic\u00a0pregnancy<\/a> is a risk for a woman who has<a title=\"Chlamydia\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/chlamydia\/\"> chlamydia<\/a>. If chlamydia is left\u00a0untreated, it can also lead to <a title=\"PID: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/pelvic-inflammatory-disease\/\">Pelvic\u00a0Inflammatory Disease (PID)<\/a> which can cause infertility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other testing and screening that is common during a preconception <\/strong><strong>health checkup are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pap Smear<\/strong> \u2013 A <a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/womens-health\/pap-smear\/\">pap\u00a0smear<\/a> can check for cervical dysplasia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breast exam<\/strong> \u2013 If over the age of 35, you may receive a\u00a0mammogram.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood type<\/strong> \u2013 If you are <a title=\"Rh Factor\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/rh-factor\/\">RH\u00a0negative<\/a> you will have to be desensitized prior to labor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunity to Rubella (measles) <\/strong>\u2013 The March of Dimes recommends\u00a0that all women be tested for immunity to rubella before they become\u00a0pregnant and that they consider being vaccinated at that time if\u00a0they are not immune. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u00a0(CDC) recommends that a woman wait at least 4 weeks after <a title=\"Vaccination During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/is-it-safe\/vaccination-during-pregnancy\/\">receiving\u00a0the vaccination<\/a> before trying to conceive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunity to Varicella (chickenpox)<\/strong> \u2013 As with rubella, it is recommended that all women be tested for immunity to varicella before they become pregnant and that they consider being vaccinated at that time if they are not immune. The CDC recommends that a woman wait at least 4 weeks before trying to conceive after receiving the vaccination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At your appointment, you will also be asked for your medical and family\u00a0history.<br \/>\n<strong>A medical history may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medications you take<\/li>\n<li>Past pregnancies<\/li>\n<li>Diet<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Family history may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/pregnancy-complications\/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy\/\">High blood pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seizure disorders<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive or developmental disorders<\/li>\n<li>Twins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/resources\/fertility-products-resource-guide\/\">Ultimate Fertility Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong> provides the information you need on fertility, tips on how to get pregnant faster, and how to boost fertility through sometimes simple tweaks to your lifestyle and approach. 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