Your Pre-Pregnancy Profile

ARE YOU READY FOR PREGNANCY? LET’S FIND OUT!

 

Let’s take a closer look at some of your pre-conception profile to illustrate just why your doctor needs this information.

Are you currently attempting to conceive? 
Many different elements of your health can affect your fertility, including your height, weight and your lifestyle. That is why it is so important you take time out of your life to assess your overall health. If you are overweight, talk with your doctor about losing some weight before conceiving. Weight problems, whether you are overweight or underweight, may impact your ability to conceive. You may for example, experience ovulation problems if you are underweight. Your doctor may recommend you work with a nutritionist so your body is again, in tip-top shape before you even think of conceiving. Are you getting regular exercise? If not, you might consider starting an exercise program before you conceive. Regular exercise will help promote a faster labor and delivery as well as recovery. Women who exercise regularly during pregnancy often also feel less stressed than women who do not. As an added bonus, the less stress you feel, the more likely you are to conceive!

Women’s Health Care Topics has ALL the information you need for a happy, healthy prenancy.

Eat Healthy: A Women’s Road to Good Health

     

Lookin’ good, feelin’ even better. Eat Right. NOW!

 

Eat Healthy: A Woman’s Path to Good Health Today AND Tomorrow

Everyone knows that a healthy diet helps maintain a reasonable weight. However, more and more research is providing information that shows how exactly your diet may impact your overall health and well being. 

 

Fruit and Vegetables There is a large body of growing evidence supporting the notion that a relationship exists between diet and health outcomes. Everyone knows that fruit and vegetables are staples in a well balanced diet. Studies suggest that adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables have important health benefits and implications for women. 

Among other things, these foods may decrease the risk of certain cardiovascular and heart disease in women. In addition individuals who consume more than six servings per day are less likely to suffer from stroke than their non-vegetable and fruit eating counterparts. 

Of particular benefit are the following:

• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts)

• Green leafy vegetables.

• Citrus fruits.

• Vitamin C-rich fruits.

High intake of these foods

may also reduce the risk of

cancer, particularly lung and gastrointestinal cancer.

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Gaining Weight Between Your Pregnancies May Pose Risk

Gaining Weight May Put Your Baby At Risk
A new study reveals women who gain weight following their first pregnancy may experience more complications during subsequent pregnancies and deliveries.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests a relationship exists between pregnancy complications and inter-pregnancy weight gain.

Evidence is mounting supporting the notion that women should do everything they can to maintain a normal weight prior to pregnancies and to gain weight within the recommended weight ranges during their pregnancy. The study also suggests that women should follow a sensible diet and exercise program to lose pregnancy weight prior to conceiving another baby. Read more