MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, Post Graduate Diploma in Sonography (Obstetric- Gynae), Fellowship In Assisted Reproductive Technology
Gynaecologist, Jaipur
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19 years experience
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Extreme exercise and being a couch potato are both bad for pregnancy.
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We all want to stay fit, but overdoing it can be hazardous to the baby's health. Vigorous exercise diminishes the chance of conceiving. It is not that you will have to skip your morning run in order to get pregnant. Working out to an extremity can interfere with your regular menstrual cycle and make it difficult to conceive. Moderation is key to successfully conceive the baby. You can indulge in brisk walking, cycling, golfing and physical activities like Yoga.
Which of these should be avoided when you are trying to conceive?
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It is crucial to quit smoking when you are trying to conceive. Avoiding cigarettes would proffer a host of benefits for you as well as the life which is due to develop within you. According to research conducted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, it is seen that smokers take a longer time to conceive and their babies are more prone to have genetic abnormalities. The habit of smoking wreaks havoc on a woman's fertility. Not only you, but your partner must quit smoking as well as it could lead to low sperm count along with abnormalities in the sperm.
Neglecting oral health can diminish sperm quality in men.
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If you had always neglected your oral health, it is high time that you should start visiting your dentist at regular intervals. Poor oral health is hazardous for a man's sperm, and it can also increase the risk of having a premature delivery as well as a baby having low births. It is important for both you and your partner to have super healthy teeth before you get pregnant until the baby is born.
Which of these habits are a strict no-no for willing to be parents?
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It is not that you have to cut down your morning cup of coffee. But consumption of caffeine over 200 milligrams in a day can be detrimental to your baby's health. Caffeine interferes with the body's ability in absorbing iron and may also dehydrate the body. You must also stop taking alcohol if you are planning to conceive. Your partner must also reduce alcohol intake as well. If you don't exercise, you are likely to be overweight which in turn can increase the chances of complications in pregnancy. Willing to conceive? Refrain from alcohol and caffeine and exercise regularly to help to get pregnant.
Eating vegetables can increase the risk of complications in pregnancy.
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Eating vegetables make a woman more fertile. Even though you are healthy enough, eating right is needful for conceiving and normal development of the baby. Saying no to fries and yes to green leafy vegetables would increase the absorption of folic acid. This folic acid or Vitamin B can help in preventing birth defects. When you are planning to conceive, make sure that you consume at least 400 micrograms of folic acid each day.
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