The Best Ways to Prepare a Couple for Pregnancy

Introduction

Congratulations if you have decided to go one step ahead – and are planning to expand your family. With that said, even with immense medical advancements, some couples cannot get pregnant whenever they need to prepare- mentally and
physically.

What Couples Need to Know Before Planning a Pregnancy

The first and foremost step in planning is to understand that you will need to make room for tremendous changes. With that in mind, let us begin-

1. Have a series of talks with your partner about getting a detailed health assessment done.
2. Make any lifestyle changes slowly and surely. You cannot get away with making drastic changes in a small time frame.
3. Talk to your physician about any family history of miscarriages, clotting disorders, cysts or fibroids, etc.
4. Learn how to track your cycle every month.
5. Raising children without the right approach to financial planning can feel burdensome, or we can be consumed by guilt as we may not be able to afford stuff like other families do. So, start saving, now!
6. Work or career-related discussions should happen in a timely manner. Some parents may decide to stay home and take care of their children full-time for a few years, while others may continue to work.
7. Be ready for it all emotionally and mentally. Keep an open mind.

How to Improve Fertility for Couples Planning a Pregnancy

Making lifestyle changes is foremost – we will expand on the same, with the following information, in the form of a table-

Tips for balancing work and planning for pregnancy

Career planning goes haywire, especially for women at this time. So talk to your employer and ask them about benefits, maternity leave duration, flexible working hours etc. Begin budgeting, as you may not get paid fully if you decide to
take longer than 6 months. Try not to work on very stressful projects, or if you do, then make sure you have recreational pursuits to balance the same. Learn about laws that will keep you safe from discrimination at work. Many women
prefer to work from home during the day. Or, get in touch with family- grandparents, cousins, aunts, daycare or creche services too- anyone who might be willing to help. It takes a village to raise a kid.

Medical Checkups for Couples Planning Pregnancy

Women can get a fertility test done, a pap smear, a pelvic exam, and any venereal diseases. A full blood work-up can also be helpful to understand if you have any deficiencies. Vaccinations should be taken as prescribed. If there is any
family history of miscarriage or disorders, then genetic counseling is offered. Taking prenatal supplements is extremely important. Men can get a semen analysis, STI tests, along with a general health assessment done. Dental checkups
are important for both too.

Conclusion

No singular source in the world can give you solid advice on how to become parent. It is a collection of experiences over a lifetime that result in great parenting. The important thing is to not have your priorities set in stone. This
is especially important to understand as fertility rates have been steadily declining over the last few years. Also, you can get truly blindsided with everything that has to be taken care of, if you are not mentally prepared to deal
with the whole premise- because it is a lot of committed work that needs to be done continuously. Good luck, and congratulations, again!