My husband and I are planning to start a family soon. I want to be as prepared as possible. What are some important things one should do or consider before trying to conceive? Any advice for pre-pregnancy preparation?
First things first, go get a basic pre-pregnancy checkup done. Get your thyroid, iron, and sugar levels tested so you know if anything needs correction. Don't just leave everything to luck; be proactive.
My mother and MIL both insisted that I start eating dry fruits and ghee a few months before we started trying to build strength. Along with that, I started my prenatal vitamins. It's nice to have that traditional support while preparing your body.
It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious when planning a pregnancy, I felt the exact same way. The best thing you can do is start taking folic acid after talking to your doctor and give yourself some mental space to relax. Taking care of your mental health now is just as important as your physical health.
Based on my experience, start focusing on your nutrition early on. Eating wholesome ghar ka khana and building up your strength now will help you so much during pregnancy and even later during breastfeeding. Take it one step at a time, dear.
I used a couple of ovulation tracking apps to understand my cycle better before conceiving. It helped us time things perfectly! Also, tracking my daily water intake and starting prenatal vitamins early made a big difference.
We did a couple of basic blood tests before we conceived and it really gave me peace of mind. I am currently in my first trimester and so glad I cleared those up. Are you planning to start trying soon?
I strongly advise visiting a gynecologist before you start trying. After facing complications in my first pregnancy, I realized how crucial pre-conception counseling and testing are. A doctor can guide you on the right vaccinations and supplements to start beforehand.
