Pre-Pregnancy Counselling – Advice And Management

Описание: Dr. Swapna Ramalingachar, Gynaecologist, Apollo Cradle Hospital, Bangalore, India, has explained about the need and importance of pre-pregnancy counselling to a couple, planning to start a family.
The hectic work life balance does not leave much of a personal time for couples. Most of the time couples fail to conceive. Misconceptions with regards to periods, the safe and unsafe days can lead to unnecessary stress. Apart from this, it is very important to assess the general health of both the partner to rule out any medical condition that might pose a challenge to a healthy pregnancy. A mother’s health is very critical as it decides the wellbeing of the baby.
A pre-pregnancy counselling addresses all these concerns one on one. Your doctor will advise on the best days to land up with a successful pregnancy. You will also be tested for certain common infections that may be harmful to the baby. The couple will be guided on several issues to help them succeed. Diet modification, fitness regime, cutting down addiction, vaccinations for some health issues, genetic testing, medical history, medications are some of the main points of a pre-pregnancy counselling.
A mother to be is prescribed vitamins during the prenatal period, to prepare her body and keep her healthy for the future bodily changes. Couples are advised to try conceiving during the unsafe or fertile days of a menstrual cycle, which ideally is during the 11-18 days of the cycle. This is the time when the ovary releases a mature egg, which can be fertilised by a sperm.
“It is advisable to consult a gynaecologist if a couple is planning a baby. There are certain aspects that need testing and vaccinations to be sure of a healthy pregnancy. Genetics testing is one of the most important aspects for a couple, if they have a family history of genetic disorders. Also, we advise prenatal vitamins to women so that her general health gives a strong base for the 9 months of pregnancy”, explains Dr. Swapna Ramalingachar.
These counselling are helpful for both the partners to educate them on the timings, do’s and don’ts of pregnancy planning.

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