05 Aug Schedule a prepregnancy visit with an obstetrician

Schedule a prepregnancy visit with an obstetrician since  – “A healthy pregnancy begins with a healthy woman”

Things to do:

• Schedule a pre pregnancy visit with your doctor.
• Take folic acid tablets before you get pregnant until 12 weeks of pregnancy.
• Take vitamin D supplements when you become pregnant.
• Have a blood test to check if you are immune against rubella, and to screen for hepatitis B, syphilis, and HIV. Also check for Thyroid disorder, Diabetes and Anemia.
• Eat a healthy diet. Include foods rich in iron, calcium and folic acid.
• Give up Smoking and Alcohol .
• Be strict about food hygiene. Do not eat raw or undercooked(rare) meat/ poultry / eggs. Wash salads and vegetables well.
• Review your vaccination status & medications with your doctor. Be informed about vaccines / medicines that are safe in pregnancy.