A healthy, physically strong, smart baby is the cherished desire of any married couple.
A child is the center of the “universe” of any family, the subject of pride and adoration of parents, their hope and continuation.
Currently, in the age of environmental disasters, chronic stress and physical inactivity, many ailments have appeared that can affect the “quality” of future offspring.
It is natural that many expectant parents raise the question of preparing for pregnancy. The purpose of this preparation is to eliminate as much as possible all deviations in the health status of the parents that may affect the ability to conceive a child and its bearing during pregnancy. And the fact that a pregnancy that proceeds without complications is the key to the health of the unborn baby is an axiom that does not require proof.
So, you understand that you are ready to become parents. Where to begin?
First of all, future mom should inform her gynecologist that she is planning a pregnancy. During a detailed survey of a married couple, the doctor determines the hereditary characteristics of the future parents, assesses their general level of health and determines the need for consultation with doctors of other specialties (therapist, ENT, ophthalmologist, neurologist, geneticist, etc.).
An examination by a gynecologist in combination with an examination of the mammary glands, thyroid gland, and a cytology smear is necessary to exclude oncological diseases and malformations of the genital organs.
Ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs, mammary glands and thyroid gland is best carried out in the first phase menstrual cycle those. after menstruation).
It is mandatory to examine future parents for the presence of a number of infections that may pose a danger to their children. developing fetus.
In our clinic we conduct blood tests for antibodies to HIV, rubella, toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, blood tests for RW and hepatitis B and C.
Getting rubella during pregnancy (especially in the first half) is very dangerous, as fetal malformations often occur (in 30-40% of cases). Therefore, if you do not have immunity to the disease, we recommend getting vaccinated against rubella. The vaccine contains a live, weakened virus, so pregnancy after vaccination is preferably no earlier than two months later.
Toxoplasmosis, an infection transmitted by domestic animals and through raw meat, is dangerous during pregnancy only during primary infection. If a woman has had an “encounter” with an infection (this can be practically asymptomatic), a strong immunity is formed. If antibodies (class G) are absent during pregnancy, their level must be monitored every 2-3 months.
The presence of antibodies to herpes simplex viruses and cytomegalovirus is a fairly common finding in preparation for pregnancy and during pregnancy. Most often, these infections occur as a “healthy” carriage, that is, they “do not interfere” with the host’s body.
The activity of viruses in the human body is associated with its immune system. Activation of the virus is possible when the immune system is weakened (ARI, accompanying illnesses, overwork, stress, vitamin deficiency, smoking, alcoholism, drug addiction, etc.), which is dangerous during pregnancy. If an active viral state (IgM) is detected before a planned pregnancy, treatment is necessary to eliminate the risk of infection of the fetus.
A number of infections detected in the genital tract of spouses using PCR and culture methods: chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, streptococcus B (70% have no complaints) can lead to infertility and miscarriage. These infections must be treated in preparation for pregnancy.
Of great importance for the formation of the central nervous system and intelligence in the fetus is normal level maternal thyroid hormones. On the European territory of Russia, in the zone of “mild” iodine deficiency, erased forms of decreased thyroid function are quite common. This needs to be adjusted when preparing for pregnancy.
Tall girls, athletic build, we determine the level of male sex hormone (DHA-S), its increased content can be the cause of spontaneous miscarriage.
When preparing for pregnancy, special attention should be paid to married couples with a so-called unfavorable history, who have had “unsuccessful” pregnancies in the past ( spontaneous miscarriages, “frozen” pregnancies, premature birth, birth of sick children). The examination program for such married couples is much more extensive. It includes additional tests: a blood test for hemostasis and antibodies to phospholipids, a lupus anticoagulant, a consultation with a geneticist with a study of the karyotypes of spouses, a more in-depth examination for virus carriage, a cytochemical blood test, ultrasound in the first and second phases of the menstrual cycle to assess the condition of the endometrium (internal functional layer of the uterus), etc.
You have followed all the recommendations and pregnancy has occurred!
The first visit to the doctor is possible against the background of a 7-10 day delay in menstruation, when ultrasound visualizes ovum in the uterus, the place of its “attachment” and its size are assessed.
Two weeks after the first ultrasound, it is time to begin a comprehensive examination; consultation with many specialists is necessary, of which the following are required: therapist, ENT, ophthalmologist, dentist. From 6 weeks of pregnancy, ultrasound examinations already show signs of the life of the unborn child: the heartbeat of the embryo is clearly visible on the machine in our clinic you can “hear” it.
The tests that you took before pregnancy now need to be repeated. If deviations are detected, maintenance therapy is prescribed.
At 10-12 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound examination is necessary to exclude “gross” fetal malformations. If you suspect chromosomal abnormalities, as well as parents over 35 years of age are offered a chorionic villus biopsy (taking single chorion cells for genetic analysis), which allows you to reliably, in a short time (in 2-3 days), get an answer about the child’s health.
At 16-18 weeks of pregnancy, a biochemical blood test (AFP, b-CG, estriol) is performed, which are genetic markers chromosomal pathologies. If these indicators deviate, amniocentesis or cordocentesis may be performed.
Ultrasound at 20-24 weeks of pregnancy allows you to “see” all the organs of the fetus, assess its size, the condition of the placenta, the number amniotic fluid, blood flow in the vessels of the uterus and umbilical cord.
Thus, a whole chain of examinations allows us to assess the risk of having a sick child.
I would like to note that in a well-equipped clinic such studies are carried out to the maximum extent possible. short time. In our clinic, most of the listed examinations can be performed already at the first visit.
I would like to once again draw the attention of future parents to the need for a responsible attitude towards pregnancy planning. It is advisable to lead a “healthy” lifestyle 2 months before pregnancy: avoid stress, overwork, colds, eliminate alcohol, reduce or stop smoking, avoid exposure to harmful physical factors (male reproductive cells are completely renewed every 2 months). The woman the day before and on early dates During pregnancy, it is recommended to take folic acid at least 400 mcg per day, this reduces the likelihood of “accidental” malformations of the fetal nervous system by 80%.
In conclusion, I would like to raise a philosophical question. From the point of view of dialectics, the process of cognition is endless. Modern science today does not have 100% knowledge of problems associated with childbirth. But all possible and known methods of examination and treatment today must be used to predict and correct the health of the unborn child.
Any person who has already become a parent or is just waiting for this joyful event wants one thing more than anything in the world - to be the child was born healthy. However, this wish does not always come true. What to do - even the youngest children are susceptible to serious illnesses, and I don’t even want to talk about the possibility of any congenital disorders and diseases. But it is necessary! After all, many of them can be prevented, taken away from a small fragile creature long before its birth! And future parents should worry about this in advance - as soon as they decide to “give birth to a child.”
But swimming in open waters, unfortunately, will have to be limited - in most of them the risk of contracting an infection is too high. Take reasonable care, combine activity with rest, eat right, get regularly examined and consult a doctor - in this case everything will go well and your baby will be born healthy!
How to give birth healthy child ? This question is relevant for every expectant mother, because the health of the unborn baby directly depends on the woman’s health during pregnancy and on the influence of environmental factors. What a pregnant woman should avoid and how to take care of her health - we’ll talk about this in this article.
The main structure of the organs and systems of the future person occurs during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). During this period, the embryo turns into little man, but it is these first months of development that play the most significant role. The fetus is very vulnerable during this period, and even a cold (or a common sore throat) can have an impact Negative influence for its development. Factors causing negative impact on the fetus, and leading to developmental defects are called teratogenic. These include bad habits, infectious diseases, conditions and quality of life, as well as certain medications. Therefore the question " how to give birth to a healthy baby” is a question about what factors should be avoided during pregnancy.
Developmental defects are divided into hereditary(gene mutations, pathological hereditary chromosomal changes) and acquired. Congenital defects fetal development may include external defects that can be corrected (for example, cleft lip, cleft palate), or impaired growth and development internal organs and systems.
Let's consider the main factors on which the birth of a healthy child directly depends.
Smoking.
Smoking during pregnancy– one of the main negative factors affecting the development of the fetus. Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are at risk of developing bronchial asthma 65% higher. It is well known that tobacco smoke contains about 4,500 very toxic and carcinogenic substances, and the main component of tobacco - nicotine - penetrates the placental barrier and affects negative action for the fruit. In addition, the entry of smoking products into the bloodstream causes a spasm of the vessels supplying the uterus, and the child begins to experience hypoxia (lack of oxygen).
The consequences of your bad habit for your child are as follows:
- chronic lack of oxygen (hypoxia);
- intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR);
- weight deficiency;
- facial pathology, underdevelopment of the genital organs;
- increased risk of pulmonary underdevelopment syndrome and intrauterine death fetus;
- drug addiction.
Alcohol
Modern Scientific research showed that the blood alcohol content of a man corresponds to its content in sperm. Therefore, drinking alcohol on the day of conception, as well as chronic abuse, has a negative effect on the fetus. But alcohol drunk by a woman before conception has virtually no effect on the development of her baby.
But drinking alcohol in the first months of pregnancy is prohibited - it inhibits cell division, which can lead to birth defects. Drinking alcohol in very early stages (when a woman does not yet know about pregnancy) does not affect the occurrence of developmental defects, but can affect adaptation processes. During the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, with the permission of your obstetrician-gynecologist, you can treat yourself to a glass of dry wine or light light beer once a week. However, there is no “recommended” dose of alcohol for expectant mothers.
Ecology
It’s not for nothing that doctors advise pregnant women to visit more often. fresh air and move to more environmentally friendly areas. After all, the smog of big cities also contains substances that negatively affect the fetus. Expectant mothers living in megacities have an increased risk of having a baby with mental and mental disabilities (by 7%), underweight (by 9%), and a decrease in head circumference (by 2%). Therefore, choose walking routes away from large enterprises and highways.
House dust is also important because it can contain particles of hair, nails, human skin, as well as pet hair, fungal spores, particles of fiberglass, nylon and fragments of other materials. During pregnancy, exacerbations of allergies to house dust, animal dander and plant pollen most often occur. Therefore, wet cleaning and an air purifier are your friends for creating a favorable home environment.
Caffeine
IN large quantities caffeine may contribute to the development of birth defects, and when consumed in moderate doses, coffee is completely safe. The recommended dose for pregnant women is 200 ml of coffee per day (this corresponds to 2 cups of instant coffee or 1 large cappuccino). Significant doses of caffeine lead to narrowing of blood vessels and poor blood flow in the placenta. And this is fraught with the development of hypoxia and slower fetal growth. The tandem of coffee + cigarettes will have a particularly negative impact on the future baby!
Household chemicals
The placenta does not always retain harmful substances . It has been proven that bisphenols (contained in household chemicals and insect repellents) can cause nervous system disorders in the fetus. Brominates, which are part of cleaning powders, also have a negative effect. Therefore, during pregnancy you should avoid using chemicals(bleaches, glass cleaners, descaling agents) and replace them. For example, you can use mustard to degrease surfaces, lemon juice will help remove rust, and vinegar and soda will overcome limescale.
Mobile phones, computers, tablets, navigators
Recent research has shown that wireless Wi-Fi system leads to decreased sperm motility and damages their DNA. It is also best for a pregnant woman to stay away from potentially dangerous radiation. Cell Phones, computers, microwave ovens and other electronics with radiation can cause changes in the fetus.
- don't wear mobile phone next to the stomach, do not place it next to the pillow, limit telephone conversations to 3-4 minutes;
- Do not keep a running laptop on your lap;
- position household appliances so that their back surface is directed towards the wall;
- the distance will protect you from microwaves. For an electric kettle it is 30 cm, for a microwave oven 50 cm, for washing machine 60 cm, and for TV and air conditioning at least 150 cm.
A child is a gift from Above, a miracle from Heaven, given by the Lord God. With the arrival of a baby in the house, everything around begins to spin at incredible speed: breast-feeding, first trip to kindergarten, school, etc. Therefore, every married couple dreams of children. However, not everyone succeeds in getting pregnant on their first try.
Some are forced to undergo constant examinations, procedures and take medications, but there is no benefit from this. For what reason pregnancy is not available to all women, we will not say. But we will try to help with this problem. Prayer to get pregnant is one of the most effective options stimulation of pregnancy.
The problem of inability to conceive a child
The problem of infertility existed several centuries ago. And, despite the fact that nowadays there are more and more childless families, they knew about infertility in ancient times. But if today this problem can be dealt with with the help of medicine (IVF, stimulation, etc.), then then such procedures were not even thought about. To get pregnant, some used a conspiracy, others used folk remedies, and still others preferred to pray to the Saints, asking them for God's blessing to conceive a baby as soon as possible. For many centuries now, prayer to get pregnant has been popular among those married couples who want to become pregnant as quickly as possible. happy parents. It was pronounced by millions of women at completely different times, and it helped many achieve their desired goal.
There were also prayer requests for the birth of a healthy baby. Those parents who were already able to get pregnant resorted to their help. But first things first.
Prayer will help a woman become pregnant in the near future, if you adhere to the rules for carrying out acts of this kind, which we will talk about now.
Praying correctly
Whether to pray mentally or in a whisper is up to everyone to decide for themselves. And if you have come across reviews where people recommend saying prayers out loud, then this is all fiction. A person can address the Almighty the way he wants, either out loud or mentally. If you choose the right words, the Almighty will hear you, even if you just mentally ask him for help. And yet, in order for prayer to help you get pregnant quickly, you must adhere to the following tips:
- Before asking God for help, both future parents should confess in church and receive communion. With a purified soul, your prayers will be heard much faster.
- When saying a prayer to get pregnant, and it doesn’t matter at all whether it is Muslim (Islam) or Orthodox, you should turn to the Lord not only on your own behalf, but also on behalf of the man from whom you want to get pregnant. It is good if your spouse himself expresses a desire to pray with you.
- When turning to the Saints with prayer requests to speed up the process of conceiving a fetus, you need to learn as much as possible about them more information so that it doesn’t turn out that you are asking to get pregnant from the face of that Saint to whom people pray for repentance or repose of the soul of the deceased. Therefore, it is very important to know who to pray to in order to get pregnant.
- Sincere intentions will help you become happy parents faster. If you want to become parents by dryly reading a set of phrases, then, unfortunately, you will not achieve your desired goal. Only sincere faith and the power of the Lord will help you find the happiness you ask for.
- You need to read the prayer consciously. Only sincerely believing people receive what they ask from the Almighty. And it’s better not to tell anyone that you are going to turn to God for help. Just believe in what you are asking from the Almighty. Your faith will be enough for the Lord to hear your prayers. And evil tongues and thoughts will only make things worse.
- Do not resort to the help of all the Saints with prayers while in a negative mood. Thus, the prayer should be read only when a person can fully open up before the Almighty, getting rid of angry thoughts, resentments, anger and hatred.
- Ask the Saints to grant you good health, endurance and patience, thanks to which you will be able to survive all difficulties.
- First of all, you need to consult qualified doctors who know what medications are prescribed for infertility and can also indicate the causes of this kind of problem.
Prayers to get pregnant
There are many prayers that can speed up the process of conceiving a fetus. We will look at some of them, which, according to the public, are the most effective.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
This prayer must be said before the icon Holy Mother of God. You can go to church, or you can turn to the Saint at home if you have an icon of the Mother of God in your house.
The prayer goes like this:
“Oh, Great Martyr, Most Holy Mother of our Most High Father, our protector. I submit my prayers to Your face and bow with sincere faith. Our most humble one, look into my eyes, which have sinned more than once, I fall before Your face. I want to ask, may my unforgettable prayer be heard by you. I pray that they trust in Your Son to illuminate my darkened darling with the face of Divine grace and may he help to cleanse my mind from dark thoughts, may he pacify my yearning heart and heal the deepest wounds on it. May he put my thoughts in order, direct me to all sorts of good deeds and strengthen my darling with healthy thoughts, may I be forgiven for all the evil I have committed. I ask you, O Glorious Mother of God, deliver me from torture and beg Your Son, may He not deprive me of His Heavenly Kingdom, may He descend to me. As a mother, I rely on you, Healer. Do not refuse my request, help me find the miracle of Heaven, give me the desired child. Oh, our Holy Great Martyr, You complained to everyone to turn to You with purified and sincere faith. Do not let me drown in the deepest routine of my grave sins. I complain about You and sincerely believe in my salvation and hope for Your protection, O Glorious Mother of God. I thank and glorify our Lord for sending boundless marital happiness to me. I beg you, Most Holy Virgin, only through your prayers will the Almighty send a miracle from Heaven to me and my husband, the long-awaited child, may God bestow fruit on my womb. May he be strengthened in me by the will of the Lord and for His Glory. Change the grief of our souls for the happiness given to our parents. Amen".
Prayerful appeal of a childless couple to the Lord
A powerful prayer to help speed up the process of pregnancy. If you believe in the Power of the Lord, your prayer appeal will be heard, and you will be able to become pregnant with a child.
“I pay attention to You, our Almighty. We appeal to all saints. Hear the prayers of me and my husband, Your servants (your name and the name of your spouse), Lord, Merciful and Almighty. Yes, answer our prayers, send Your help. We beg you, descend upon us, the Almighty, do not ignore our prayer speeches, remember Your laws on the prolongation of the race and the increase of the human people and become our patron, help with Your help to preserve what You have predicted. God, You created with Your mighty power everything out of nothing and laid the foundation for everything in this world that has no edges: You created the human body in Your likeness and awarded the marital union with the church with the highest secret. Our Lord, have mercy on us, united in conjugal marriage and trusting in Your help, may Your Most High mercy come to us, may we also be ready for reproduction and may we become pregnant with a girl or a boy and look upon our children, up to the third and up to the fourth generations and up extreme old age We will live and come to Your Kingdom. I ask You, hear me, O our Almighty Ruler, come to me and give my womb a child. We will not forget Your grace and we will serve You obediently together with our children. Amen".
After the prayer is said, it is advisable to regularly visit churches and receive communion. A prayer to help conceive a child is read constantly until pregnancy occurs.
Prayer to Matrona for a speedy pregnancy
Many people who want to become happy parents in the near future resort to the help of Matrona of Moscow, turning to her with prayer requests.
So, in order to get pregnant faster, a woman and a man need to go to the temple and make requests to the Matrona of Moscow, standing in front of her face. Or if you have an icon of this Saint in your house, then you can pray at home. But before this, it is advisable to confess and take communion.
So, with a purified and communion soul, in order to quickly feel parental happiness, you need to read the following prayer:
“I turn to our Blessed Matronushka. You, the Most Humble One, always accepting and listening to those who have renounced everything, listen to the prayers and hear me, the grief melting in my soul, bowing before You. Even now Your compassion towards me, a sinner and disobedient woman, will not be taken away. I pray, help us heal the illness of our friendly and sincerely believing family, deliver us from torture and unclean things, help us convey our Cross, given by the Lord God to us. Our most blessed one, trust in the Almighty, pray to him to have mercy on our sinful souls, may he forgive us for all the evil we have done. May he forgive us our sins, anger, hatred, resentment and unclean thoughts. Hope he gives us a healthy and kind boy or girl. We believe and lament the condescension of Yours and our Lord God to have a strong family that looks correctly into the future and exudes warm feelings towards all our neighbors. I turn to the Blessed Matrona. Hear our prayers, do not refuse us our request. Amen".
Prayer to Matrona for the rapid conception of a child
There is another prayer to help you become pregnant with a child in the near future. You can pray to Matrona in any Orthodox church where the relics of this Saint or her face are present.
We address Matrona with these words:
“Oh, our Blessed Matronushka, standing as Her darling in heaven before the Lord’s throne, resting with her relics on earth, and endowed with grace from Above, radiating all sorts of miracles. Look with Your condescending gaze at me, who has sinned more than once, in sorrows, illnesses and various temptations of the Unclean One. Comfort my exhausted prayers, help me heal from a terrible illness, deliver me from my misfortune, which is eating me up from the inside. Let me, as a woman, feel the happiness of a mother who has a son or daughter. Pray for me before the Lord God, may I be forgiven by him for all the evil I have committed, for all the falls and iniquities, for I am guilty before Heaven and I bow before you, Blessed One, I ask for your Heavenly mercy. Don't leave me alone with my problem. I hope and lament for the help of Yours and our Almighty, I place my hope in Your Heavenly strength. I turn to Matrona Merciful. Amen".
Appeal to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help on conceiving a child
In order to become happy parents, people often turn to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for help, in the hope of his pardon and miracle-working power. After all, becoming pregnant with a child is nothing more than a miracle given from Heaven by the Lord God himself.
To bring the moment of conception closer, you need to come to the temple and pray to the Lord, asking for his Blessing. And only when you turn to God, you can stand in front of the icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and read the following prayer:
“Oh, our Good Shepherd and God-wise mentor, Saint Nicholas of God. Hear our prayers, hear us sinners turning to Your face and asking for a miracle. We call on You for help, Servant of Christ, help us become happy parents, give us a daughter or son healthy and kind, like You. Do not refuse those who ask You for Blessings. Let the mother feel the troubles of parenting. Help me heal from this terrible disease. Saint Nicholas, Servant of God, pray to the Lord for us. Amen".
Prayer to Matrona to get pregnant with a girl
Many families, at the stage of planning a baby, want to become pregnant with a child of a certain gender. According to statistics, most of the stronger sex want to have a girl. And if the wife agrees with her lover in this desire, then she wonders how to get pregnant with a girl with the help of prayer. From time immemorial, in order for a life of her own sex to be born in the womb of a mother, it was necessary to pray to the Holy Matrona.
So, before going to bed, a woman should put on a pinkish-red underwear, spread a blanket in the same color and try not to get up until the first rays of sunlight appear. In the morning we wash ourselves with soap Pink colour and drink a pink liquid - fresh juice, berry decoction, etc. Afterwards, say the following prayer:
“Matronushka Great Martyr, Strong in Soul. I listen to your Heavenly gaze. You, who help all those who suffer and protect all those in need, help me in solving this pressing problem. I ask the Almighty through You, cling to Him with prayers for me and ask that He have mercy on me and my sinful soul. I ask that I (my name) give birth to a new life, a healthy and good-natured daughter. You helped many become happy parents of their daughter, so help me, no matter what I am. I am a sinner before You, but I complain about Your mercy and condescension. Be a Miracle Giver for us. Amen".
Prayer to Alexander Svirsky to conceive a boy
And for a woman to give birth to a boy or become pregnant with twins, she should make a prayer request to Alexander Svirsky.
A prayer to help conceive a son is as follows:
“Oh, Alexander, who helps all those who suffer, assistant to the Heavenly guardian angels, God-bearing, humble servant of our Mother of God. We, like others who live with Thy mercy, with faith and sincere feelings towards You, turn to prayers for help. Complain about our souls to the Lord Almighty, ask him for mercy and condescension towards us. May He grant us, the servants of God, the much-desired child, new life of Your sex. Ask Your side, Alexander, for peace and harmony for our family union. Amen".
prayer to get pregnant
Prayers for conceiving a healthy child.
Prayerful appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the preservation of pregnancy
When a woman’s pregnancy is difficult, tormented by toxicosis or threats of termination, she can pray to the Holy Mother of God and ask her blessing for support.
The prayer looks like this:
“Oh, Most Holy Mother of God, have mercy on me, the servant of God (your name), help me in difficult times. I trust in Your mercy and support before the Lord God. You, as the mother of the Most High, who gave him life, Savior of troubled souls, have mercy on me and bring my prayer service to Your attention. And according to Your inexhaustible Mercy, grant me, Your servant, God’s Grace. Just as you helped others, help me feel the joyful feelings of a mother. Hear me, O Most Holy One, take my prayer service from my lips and lift your gaze upon me, exhausted, with Your Grace. Amen".
Prayer to Matrona for the health of the unborn baby
Many women who want to bear a healthy baby pray to Matrona for Heavenly help:
“Oh, Great Martyr Matronushka, who helps the suffering and needy. Help me become a full-fledged mother. Ask the Lord for good health to my baby. Let him help give birth to a healthy and strong baby. Oh, Blessed Matrona, I trust in Your mercy, and I pray for mercy. Don’t leave me with my misfortune, help me become healthier. And I will ask You and other Servants of God for help. Have mercy on us and bless us for the healthy continuation of our human race. Amen".
We wish you good health, happiness and family well-being!
A healthy, physically strong, smart baby is the cherished desire of any married couple.
A child is the “center of the universe” of any family, a source of pride and adoration for parents, their hope and continuation. In our age of environmental disasters, chronic stress and physical inactivity, many ailments have appeared that can affect the “quality” of future offspring.
Therefore, preparation for pregnancy should begin even before conception. Unfortunately, many married couples, especially young ones, neglect family planning and believe that everything will work out on its own - they say, nature will help
And we often don’t pay too much attention to our health, we don’t pay attention to many symptoms until they become very obvious - and, as a result, we “carry” many diseases within us in a latent or chronic form that can be far from in the best possible way influence the condition of the unborn child.
Therefore, you need to think about health, especially reproductive health, from a young age, and it’s better if you think about it even more early age parents will start caring. According to experts, from 15 to 25 percent of girls preschool age and teenage girls who have not yet reached adulthood suffer from various gynecological pathologies. This and inflammatory diseases genital organs, and cysts, and fibroids, and menstrual dysfunction. They need to be identified and treated promptly. IN otherwise they can not only undermine the girl’s health, but also cause reproductive dysfunction in later childbearing years. Of course, there is no need to show a small child to a gynecologist once every six months, as is recommended for adult women, but periodic examination (especially if there are any complaints) should be carried out.
But even if you think that everything is in order with your health, you need to make sure of this before pregnancy.
So, you understand that you are ready to become parents. Where to begin?
First of all, the expectant mother should inform her gynecologist that she is planning a pregnancy. It would be good if it was a doctor who specializes in planning and managing pregnancy.
During a detailed survey of a married couple, the doctor determines the hereditary characteristics of the future parents, assesses their general level of health and determines the need for consultation with doctors of other specialties (therapist, ENT specialist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, geneticist, etc.). An examination by a gynecologist in combination with an ultrasound examination, examination of the mammary glands, thyroid gland, and cytology smear are necessary to exclude oncological diseases and malformations of the genital organs.
It is mandatory to examine future parents for the presence of a number of infections that may pose a danger to the fetus during its development: blood tests for antibodies to HIV, rubella, toxoplasmosis, herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, blood tests for RW and hepatitis B and C.
A number of infections detected in the genital tract of spouses using PCR and culture methods: chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, streptococcus B (70% of patients have no complaints) can lead to infertility and miscarriage. These infections must be treated in preparation for pregnancy. The normal level of thyroid hormones in the mother is very important for the formation of the central nervous system and intelligence in the fetus.
If a woman has a pathology of the cervix (so-called erosion), it also needs to be treated before pregnancy. In modern gynecology, the method of radio wave surgery is actively used, which is also suitable for nulliparous women and is practically painless.
It will be more convenient to undergo all examinations, tests and ultrasound in one medical center under the supervision of your doctor, especially since it is now possible to do this in one visit.
It is advisable to conduct healthy image life: avoid stress, overwork, colds, eliminate alcohol, reduce or stop smoking, avoid exposure to harmful physical factors (male reproductive cells are completely renewed every 2 months). On the eve of and in the early stages of pregnancy, a woman is recommended to take at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day; this reduces the likelihood of accidental malformations of the fetal nervous system by 80%.
The first visit to the doctor is possible against the background of a 7-10 day delay in menstruation, when an ultrasound visualizes the fertilized egg in the uterus, assesses the place of its “attachment” and its size. Two weeks after the first ultrasound, it is time to begin a comprehensive examination; consultation with many specialists is required, of which the following are required: therapist, ENT, ophthalmologist, dentist. From 6 weeks of pregnancy, during an ultrasound examination, signs of the life of the unborn child are already visible: the heartbeat of the embryo is clearly visible, and you can “hear” it on the device. The tests you took before pregnancy now need to be repeated. If deviations are detected, maintenance therapy is prescribed.
- at 10-12 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound examination is necessary to exclude “gross” fetal malformations;
- at 18-20 weeks it is already possible to assess the structure of all the formed organs of the child, the heart is examined especially carefully at this age;
— Ultrasound at 26-28 and 32-34 weeks of pregnancy allows you to assess the size of the fetus, the condition of the placenta, the amount of amniotic fluid, blood flow in the vessels of the uterus and umbilical cord. By the 28th week, the fetus’s cheeks are rounded, the face becomes more formed, lips and nose are visible. He can scratch his ear, fold his fists, make a grimace, smile. Thanks to the modern capabilities of ultrasound machines (3D/4D modes), future parents will be able to see all this in real time!
Thus, a whole chain of examinations allows us to assess the risk of having a child with any abnormalities.
However, pregnancy planning includes not only monitoring the health of the parents and the unborn child.
If possible, avoid nervous stress and physical fatigue, beware of colds and other “accidental” illnesses, completely eliminate alcohol and, if possible, give up smoking (or at least reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke as much as possible).
A pregnant woman must comply correct mode nutrition and lead a healthy lifestyle. Try to eat more fruits and vegetables; your diet should include fish or meat every day - irreplaceable sources of protein, cottage cheese and others dairy products— the calcium they contain is vital for the proper formation of the fetus, especially its skeleton and teeth, and for maintaining the health of the woman.
You should limit your consumption of sweet and starchy foods (excess weight has an adverse effect on pregnancy), salty foods, carbonated drinks (except lightly salted mineral water, from which it is necessary to “remove” excess gas). Strong tea and coffee put extra strain on cardiovascular system- it is much healthier to replace them with juices and fruit drinks from fruits and berries.
Moderate and carefully planned physical activity is useful: you can’t “stay too long”! To preserve the health of mother and child and to prepare for childbirth, various sets of exercises and procedures have been specially developed, about which you should consult with your doctor.
Take reasonable care, combine activity with rest, eat right, get regularly examined and consult a doctor - in this case everything will go well and your baby will be born healthy!
