Since,
female fertility declines with age, it is always advisable to take certain
precaution if couples who are planning to become pregnant or conceive. Some
of the major precautions are as follows:
- Women who are planning for pregnancy should avoid liquor and under no circumstances advised to take more than one or two units of alcohol, once or twice per week.
- Avoid smoking as it reduces fertility.
- Women with body mass index (Wt (kg)/Ht (m2) of more than 29 normally take longer to conceive.
- Women who have a body mass index of more than 29 and who are not ovulating - losing weight is likely to increase their chance of conception.
- Women with a body mass index of less than 19, having irregular menstruation or not menstruating at all are advised to increase their body weight as it improves the chances of conception.
- Healthy diet (low carbohydrates, high proteins and minerals) and lifestyle would aid you in your efforts to become pregnant.
- Drinking plenty of water ( upto 2-3 litres) is good for your health .
- Before attempting pregnancy , it is advisable to ensure that you have antibodies against Rubella, your blood sugar and thyroid levels are under control and that you are not a carrier of Thallasemia.
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