Make Sure You Are Healthy Before Trying To Get Pregnant

By Natasha Marryat

Trying to get pregnant is something that many couples go through. For some it comes easily and for others it takes that little more time. What ever your fertility levels you need to make sure that you prepare even before you are pregnant so that your baby has the best chance to develop well in the womb and that you are physically prepared for the next 9 months.

The food and nutrients that you put in your body are very important when you want to create a new life. This will prepare both your body for the future as well as make sure that your body can give all that is necessary to have a healthy baby.

The first is folic acid. This is important as it helps prevent against disabilities such as spinabifida and it will make sure that the nervous system of the foetus, which is one of the first things to develop is given a boost for healthy growth.

Even food manufacturers have caught on to this, which is why a lot of cereals and other foods now have folic acid put into them. You should not just assume that this is the case though and should still take supplements if like many you do not have a varied diet.

The second is zinc. This is something that should be taken by the father of the baby, as it will help to make sure the sperm is as healthy as possible. It is not only the woman who should take care of herself before a baby is conceived. It is just as important that a man too is in good shape.

Selenium is not as widely known as the other nutrients although it is just as important. It can help you to conceive a lot quicker than you would without it. It can be taken as a supplement but can also be take in your diet if you include foods that contain it like Brazil nuts. Meats also contain it as do fish and eggs.

Omega 3 has been widely publicised in the past decade as it promotes healthy brain function, as well as helping some children and teenagers to improve their concentration. This is just as important before a baby is conceived as it will help the brain develop in the womb, as well as helping to regulate a woman's hormones.

Although the things you need for a healthy pregnancy can be in the foods that we eat and can buy easily it seems that due to many of us not having the time to cook from scratch and we tend to go for foods that are convenient rather than those that are better for us. Don't dismay though as you can still get all you need and there are vitamins available for both men and women.

If you drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes or something stronger then you should be aware that these can cause problems during pregnancy and after the baby is born. If you can, give up these bad habits before you decide it is time to try to conceive as it will give your baby a better start, and not only this it will also mean that you are healthier.

Making sure that before, during and after pregnancy you are in the best health will pay off as your baby will pick up good habits from you as well as being less likely to suffer from ailments and disabilities that other children do. Remember that your dynamic duo will become three so you have to make time for you both so that the relationship remains healthy. - 33375

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