The best start for your future baby
begins right now, before you become pregnant.
WHAT IS PRE CONCEPTION CARE?
Pre Conception Care is GETTING FIT BEFORE YOU GET
WHY IS IT REQUIRED?
Dr Urvashi Jha Gynecologist &
AN Expert@JE says, "All your babys important organs form very early. Birth
defects may occur BEFORE you miss a period and realize you are pregnant! Your general
health, life style and diet can affect the health of your baby at this time. That is why
one has to ensure, as far as possible, that one is fit in every way before
pregnancy is considered. With proper pre conception planning you can make required changes
and lower the risks of birth defects and pregnancy problems BEFORE & DURING
For example smoking or drinking will
damage the health of unborn baby at this time. So if you are planning to have a baby, it
is advisable to give up these habits before you actually conceive.
Women below 18 and above 35 years of age
are more at risk for problem pregnancies and should plan before.
SHOULD ALL WOMEN OPT FOR
"Pre conception planning is
important for all would be mothers." It is a must for-
- Those who are finding it difficult to conceive.
- Those who have had complications like - Abortions, Still births, Bleeding during the
pregnancy, Low Birth Weight babies, High blood pressure,
Diabetes etc. in earlier pregnancies.
- Those who are undergoing treatment for disease like
Diabetes, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Hepatitis, Kidney disease, Thyroid disorder,
- Those who consume alcohol or smoke.
This brings us to the importance of
avoiding unwanted/ unplanned pregnancies. Incidence of teenage pregnancies is on the rise
due to hi-fi lifestyle. Inadequate awareness of Family
Planning methods and services coupled with poor availability of hygienic and safe
abortion centres force women to risk their lives by opting for late abortions.