The health of the future baby directly depends on the health of the mother, so no “miraculous” medications can completely cure all diseases. You need to monitor yourself, eat right, exercise, be examined by specialists. And even more so, all this should be done if a pregnancy is planned in the future. How to give birth to a healthy baby?
Yes, taking into account the rhythm of modern life, it is very difficult to find time for medical examination by specialists. But it should be remembered that neglect of their health will lead to bad consequences. As a result, you will also have to spend a lot of time visiting doctors, but not only mother, but also the baby will need to be treated. Yes, and how to give birth to a healthy child, if the state itself leaves much to be desired? First you need to take care of yourself.
According to statistics, many couples have such types of diseases that they do not even know about themselves. Some hidden ailments worsen during pregnancy. A consequence of ignorance about their own diseases can be pregnancy pathologies, various complications and miscarriages. As a result of this, future parents must approach this important decision with all responsibility and know everything about pregnancy and childbirth in advance. A married couple should undergo a full medical examination, even if there is still no desire to have a baby, because there is always a risk of an unplanned pregnancy.
How to give birth to a healthy baby - medical recommendations:
- When planning a pregnancy, an important step will be the study of the chromosome set that both parents possess. In developed countries, such a study is common and compulsory. A child inherits chromosomes equally from dad and mom. There is a risk that perfectly healthy parents may be carriers of chromosomal rearrangements. There may be an imbalance if the child gets a similar restructuring, even of one of the parents. If anomalies in the chromosomes are detected in advance, this will help prevent the dire consequences.
- The expectant mother must have excellent physical condition so that the pregnancy proceeds well and has a beneficial effect on the offspring. In order to bear a child, you need to feel great. The body must be strong. How to give birth to a healthy baby if the mother is too thin or full? It will be very difficult, think about it in advance.
- When planning pregnancybut, that is, for several months, give up cigarettes, alcoholic beverages and drugs. During the first three months, the formation of the child’s organs takes place, so during this period it is especially important to ensure that the mother receives the necessary amount of vitamins, proper nutrition, and does not overwork physically and psychologically. Taking medications can also have a detrimental effect on the baby's health.
- Viral infections are very dangerous for the development of the fetus, in addition, they can contribute to miscarriage. Rubella is especially dangerous for the baby. If it turns out that the mother has no immunity to her, then three months before pregnancy, she should be vaccinated. There are other infectious diseases that can ruin a pregnancy - herpes, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, Epstein-Barr virus. Even before conception, such infections should be excluded.
Genetics Tips:
- There is the most suitable period for planning - the last month of summer or the beginning of autumn.
- Good physical condition, proper lifestyle in general andbalanced nutrition - all this will have a beneficial effect on the health of the child.
- If a woman older than 35 is planning a pregnancy, it is better to do a genetic examination.
- It is recommended to take folic acid three months before conception and continue after it for the same period. This will reduce the risk of a child developing abdominal and brain defects.
Planning for children is a necessary measure nowadays, because today people often get sick, eat less healthy food and rarely care about their health. If you want to have healthy children, then you need to work hard before that.