Getting Ready to Get Pregnant
Everyone wants to have a happy, risk-free pregnancy. There are some tests and exams you can have before you are pregnant that can give you a better chance of having a hassle free pregnancy that culminates in the delivery of a healthy baby.Seeing the Gynecologist
Make an appointment to see your doctor and inform the medical team that you are trying to conceive. They will do a thorough pelvic exam, and take the necessary blood tests to ensure that you are in the best of health.
An important test to be done at this time is a blood pressure check. Women who are pregnant and already suffering from high blood pressure have a higher risk of developing a condition called pre eclampsia and may also have problems with the placenta. If your doctor is aware you have high blood pressure before you become pregnant, you can map out a treatment plan that will help make the pregnancy safe for both baby and you.
You will also need to get a urinalysis. Many times this screening can pinpoint any type of undetected infections that may cause the unknowing to miscarry. A urine sample will also tell the doctor if diabetes is present.
Other Information and Tests
Before attempting to conceive, it’s always a great idea to go over your immunization records with your physician. If you need to be vaccinated against diseases like rubella or the German Measles, you’ll have to wait a minimum of three months after you’ve been vaccinated before becoming pregnant.
You may also want to have your thyroid function tested. Having an under active thyroid can lead to fertility problems, miscarriage and improper development of the fetus.
Having all the necessary tests and exams done before you attempt to conceive is always advisable. Starting out on your best foot is the best way to deliver a healthy baby.
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