Have A Healthy Body Before Trying To Get Pregnant

By Natasha Marryat

When you are trying to get pregnant there are many things that you need to consider to make sure your body is in the best shape. This will ensure that even before you conceive you are in the best health and that your baby develops properly.

It is what you put into your body that counts and will make the building blocks for your baby from before conception through to birth. A health start means that you and your child are prepared for a healthy future.

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.

Because this is so important many cereal manufacturers and even some bread contain it but you should not rely on this alone and you should eat foods that are rich in folic acid or take supplements that will give you the required amount.

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.

The properties of omega 3 that many know of are that it can help with concentration and behaviour in children. However it is not only after the child is born that it can be useful. It helps with the brains development and before you even conceive it can make sure that the hormones are regulated so that you are able to conceive easily.

Although foods can give you all you need for a healthy pregnancy, modern times have brought with them busy schedules as well as foods that take little time to prepare yet do not contain all that is essential for mother and baby to be as healthy as is possible. Buying vitamins created for before conception can help both women and men.

Bad habits such as smoking and drinking should be avoided as they can mean that the baby will suffer during your pregnancy as well as after they are born even if it is not noticeable straight away. Always remember that healthy parents make a health baby and of course you want to give your baby the best, healthiest start possible.

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. - 30525

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