Preparing for pregnancy (pdf) - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Preparing for pregnancy (pdf) - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Preparing for pregnancy (pdf) - Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
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PREPARING FOR PREGNANCY<strong>Health</strong>yLiving<strong>Health</strong>yBabySo you want a <strong>Health</strong>y Baby<strong>Health</strong>y living is important <strong>for</strong> people planning a <strong>pregnancy</strong>. Both partners’way of life may affect the health of the baby. Even by the time a woman’speriod is 2-3 weeks late the baby will be <strong>for</strong>med <strong>and</strong> the heart beating. It’s agood idea to plan ahead.Use this leaflet as a guide to help you plan <strong>for</strong> your baby.Things to do be<strong>for</strong>e you get pregnant• Contact your doctor, nurse, health visitor or family planning clinic• Take a 400 microgram (mcg) folic acid tablet daily• Stop smoking• Avoid alcohol• Avoid drugs• Avoid environmental hazards• Eat well <strong>and</strong> aim <strong>for</strong> a healthy weight• Take regular exercise• Remember to relax• Visit your dentist.See your DoctorTo make sure you are healthy be<strong>for</strong>e becoming pregnant have a check-up.You may need to have:• A smear test• Abnormal vaginal discharge treated• A German Measles (Rubella) injection.
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