For couples planning to have a baby, pregnancy preparation is definitely a very important part.
I believe that couples who plan to have a baby will definitely have many questions about pregnancy preparation: Do both husband and wife have to prepare for pregnancy? What should I pay attention to during pregnancy preparation? How long does it take to try to conceive? Today, we will take a look at them one by one.
Both husband and wife are expected to conceive
We all know that the baby is formed by the combination of sperm and egg to form a fertilized egg, which completes the development in the mother's womb, and finally falls to the ground and comes to the parents.
In order to successfully conceive a healthy baby, it is indispensable to ensure the quality of sperm and eggs, as well as the stability of the mother's internal environment.
However, many people may mistakenly think that pregnancy and childbirth are the woman's business, and have little to do with the man, this idea is not right!
Director Wang Xin of the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University mentioned that miscarriage and fetal cessation within 12 weeks of pregnancy are often related to poor embryo quality, and most of them may be related to poor sperm quality, which shows the importance of both husband and wife preparing for pregnancy.
Precautions for pregnancy preparation
Replenish folic acid and trace elements
Folic acid supplementation is conducive to reducing the probability of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as fetal neural tube malformations, anencephaly, and spina bifida.
Therefore, it is recommended that women start to supplement folic acid 3 months in advance, supplement 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) per day, and eat more leafy green vegetables, meat, etc. with more folic acid content, which can last throughout pregnancy.
Note that people with folate deficiency may need to supplement more, and the specific dosage is recommended to consult a professional doctor.
Men should also start supplementing with folic acid 3 months in advance when they are trying to conceive, because folic acid can also improve sperm quality and reduce the occurrence of spontaneous abortion and fetal abortation.
In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to the supplementation of some vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, C, and trace elements such as manganese, copper, calcium, and iron.
Adjust your lifestyle and eating habits
Maintain a good work and rest, don't stay up late, exercise properly, and maintain a good mood.
At the same time, during the preparation for pregnancy, women should also try to pay attention to weight control, appropriate weight loss overweight, and appropriate weight gain for thinner.
Because if the weight is too low and the fat content is low, it may affect ovulation, and estrogen levels may also be low, which can affect conception.
Excessive weight, estrogen levels may be too high, but also easy to combine diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., will also affect conception.
Pay attention to quit smoking and alcohol, develop good eating habits, do not overeat, drink less carbonated drinks, coffee, and high-energy drinks, and pay attention to the reasonable intake of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Preconception check-up
It is mainly basic examinations such as blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, cardiopulmonary function, whether there are infectious diseases, and reproductive system related examinations, so as to clarify the basic health status of both husband and wife, and if there is a problem, it is also necessary to diagnose and treat and adjust in time.
If vaccinated, it is recommended to wait more than 3 months apart before becoming pregnant
Vaccines are divided into inactivated vaccines and live attenuated vaccines, inactivated vaccines have little effect on pregnancy, but some people may have a strong immune response due to their relatively sensitive autoimmunity, which can affect pregnancy or lead to miscarriage.
Live attenuated vaccine, because the virus still has some weak toxicity, may also affect the conception and embryonic development, so it is generally recommended to get vaccinated for more than 3 months and then get pregnant, and do not vaccinate during pregnancy.
The time of preparation for pregnancy is recommended to be based on 3 months
It takes about 75 days for male sperm to mature from production to maturity, and women also need a certain amount of time to supplement folic acid and adjust the internal environment of the body, so it is recommended to insist on preparing for pregnancy for more than 3 months before becoming pregnant.
In addition, intercourse around the day of ovulation (about 14 days before menstruation) is more likely to conceive.
Since there is a slight drop in body temperature before ovulation, we can help determine the ovulation period by monitoring the body temperature, or buy ovulation test strips to make a judgment.
In general, the time limit for eggs to survive after being released is 24-48 hours, during which sexual life will be more likely to be conceived.
References: Medical Microvision official website - Wang Xin Chief Physician "Pregnancy Preparation"