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Take a list of talking points so you don’t forget anything. Be sure to talk to your doctor about: Medical Conditions It is an essential daily prenatal vitamin supplement you should take when trying to conceive. The recommended dose is 400 micrograms every day before you get pregnant and every day afterwards, up until you're 12 weeks pregnant.

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Infants need a lot of stuff. They go through about 8,000 diapers before they're potty-trained! You'll need clothes, a car seat, and a stroller, and maybe formula and bottles. Make a list of supplies and start looking now. Keep in mind, your expenses will also include doctor visits and possibly child care. A mother who is infected with hepatitis B has a high risk of passing it on to her newborn baby. If you are at high risk of catching hepatitis B, you should be immunised against this virus before becoming pregnant. People at increased risk and who should be immunised include:Drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to your baby, and the more you drink, the greater the risk. Smoking cessation and avoiding alcohol or illicit drug use strongly improve a woman's chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby.

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Generally speaking, you should eat a normal healthy balanced diet if you are planning to become pregnant. There is some special advice for pregnant women about foods and drinks to avoid. You may wish to refer to this so that if you think you might be pregnant, you can start to follow this advice straightaway. See the separate leaflet called Diet and Lifestyle during Pregnancy. MedicationFinding out that you’re pregnant is really exciting and while you’re bound to have some worries, take time to enjoy this moment. Pregnancy can make some diabetes complications worse, such as eye and kidney problems. So it’s really important to have eye screening and tests for your kidneys before you stop using contraception. Eye problems because of diabetes (diabetic retinopathy) can be treated if caught early, so screening is really important. Women taking oral contraceptives who become pregnant are not believed to be at an increased risk for poor outcomes, although oral contraceptives should be discontinued immediately. Health-care professionals can help you with counseling, treatment, and other support services. Medications For hormonal birth control pills, you'll want to stop a couple of months before you plan to start trying for a baby, says Robert A. Greene, M.D., co-author of Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility. This timing gives you some time to evaluate your natural menstrual cycle and figure out when you're ovulating, which is the time of the month when you're most fertile.

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Women who are planning to become pregnant are advised to take folic acid supplements to reduce the likelihood of neural tube defects in the fetus. The neural tube closes early in pregnancy (18 to 26 days after conception) so supplementation with folic acid is most critical during the early days of pregnancy. Often, supplementation after the diagnosis of pregnancy is too late to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Vitamins containing 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid, taken daily, are recommended.Your baby’s health will also be influenced by genetic factors that have roots in your family tree. Before you get pregnant, you may want to ask your parents or other relatives if there are any genetic conditions that run in your bloodline. The same goes for your partner. NHS Quit Smoking offers free help, support and advice on stopping smoking, including when you're pregnant, and can give you details of local support services.