Motherly Love Summer 2021

The sooner you can begin
prenatal care, and start
receiving regular care from
your obstetrician, the
greater the chance of having a
healthy pregnancy. Ideally, this care
can begin before you even conceive,
so if you do want a baby, schedule a
visit to your healthcare provider for a
complete preconception check-up.
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A
HEALTHCARE EPROVIDER
BEFORE YOU BECOME
PREGNANT?
Seeing your healthcare provider
before you try for a baby will help
ensure you’re healthy enough to carry
a child. Your healthcare provider can
assist you in numerous ways by
assessing your family health history
and the health history of your
partner. They can check that your
immunisations are up-to-date and
that any medical conditions are
well controlled. Your doctor can
talk to you about whether to
increase or start taking various
vitamins, for example, folic acid.
They can also discuss general
health with you, for example
making sure you’re a healthy
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