6 Tips for preparing a healthy child during pregnancy

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Having a healthy child is every parent's dream. To get healthy offspring you should pay attention to pregnancy early. According to Nancy Eriksen, MD, from the maternal and fetal health department at the University of Texas "Most women do not even realize they are pregnant until the first weeks have passed, even though the baby's organs have begun to form," as quoted from Health24

Nancy said pre-pregnancy testing (preconception) is absolutely essential, especially in people who have a history of childbirth with a disorder or disability, or if they have certain medical problems. If you want to have a healthy child, there's no harm in paying attention to the following things before getting pregnant, namely:

1. Maintain body weight

Being overweight when pregnant can increase the risk of complications. For that, try to maintain your weight so that it is not too excessive, thereby reducing the risk of various complications.

2. Avoid dangerous drugs

Some prescription drugs such as tetracycline antibiotics, blood thinners, anti-seizure drugs and ACE inhibitors can harm the fetus. Therefore if you are planning a pregnancy, pay attention to the drugs consumed.

3. Prepare the risks that may be experienced by the baby

The risk that the baby may have can be influenced by the condition of both parents. It is hoped that the couple will carry out genetic screening to prevent certain diseases.

4. Find the right supplement

The right vitamins are very important to support a healthy pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins should contain 400 micrograms of folic acid (to prevent spinda bifida birth defects). This is because folic acid is very important in fetal development early in fertilization.

5. Vaccination to prevent disease

Some vaccinations can be done 3 months before becoming pregnant to provide protection to the baby, such as measles, mumps, tetanus, polio, rubella and hepatitis B vaccines.

6. Health risks yourself

If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, you need a more intense examination because this condition can increase the risk of birth defects. Other conditions that must be monitored are heart disease, asthma, lupus and epilepsy. Consult a midwifery doctor to take preventative measures.

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