Chances are that you will have to make some diet and lifestyle changes as you prepare for pregnancy. And prepare for pregnancy period you must, because a planned pregnancy can be a dream come true, where as an unplanned one, can be a nightmare.
A Well Balanced Diet
A healthy diet is a must in preparing for a healthy pregnancy. A well balanced nutritious diet made up of fibers, vitamins and starch, green leafy vegetables, fruits, citrus fruits to provide your baby with vitamin C, fortified cereals, and foods rich in folate (supplements of folic acid) are recommended, because they prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord in babies. Also, foods rich in iron and calcium; nuts, dry fruits, bread, milk and yoghurt are good to eat. Avoid drinking too much coffee and raw or uncooked meat. Avoid dairy products and seafood.
Fertility Enhancers
There are certain foods and herbs, which are male fertility enhancers and reduce female infertility as well. Ginseng, flaxseed oil, and palmetto are some of these that enhance male fertility. Vitex, evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil help in reducing female infertility.
No Smoking, Drugs Or Alcohol
When you are planning to have a baby, you and your partner will have to under go some diet and lifestyle changes that you may not like in the beginning, but remember, these are for the good health of you and your baby. Give up smoking, drinking and drugs at once. They can be very harmful and do not create a favorable atmosphere for the baby in the mothers womb.
Exercising For A Healthy Pregnancy
Ask your doctor and start some mild form of exercise, like walking or swimming or some yoga and some deep breathing exercises to bring down your stress levels. Ask your partner to do these exercises together with you. And avoid very strenuous exercises like horse riding or deep sea diving or skiing.
