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Optimizing Maternal Health

Healthy Diet before Pregnancy can Improve Chances of Having a Healthy Pregnancy.

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Optimizing Maternal Health

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  1. OPTIMIZING MATERNAL HEALTH: PREPARING YOUR BODY FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY

  2. INTRODUCTION Optimizing Maternal Health: Preparing Your Body for a Healthy Pregnancy Welcome to today's presentation on optimizing maternal health. As an expert on the topic, I will be sharing with you important information on how to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. It is important to take care of your health before pregnancy to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

  3. IMPORTANCE OF PRECONCEPTION HEALTH Importance of Preconception Health Preconception health is important for a healthy pregnancy. It involves taking care of your health before pregnancy to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, managing chronic conditions, and taking folic acid supplements. It is also important to avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

  4. HEALTHY EATING FOR PRECONCEPTION Healthy Eating for Preconception Eating a healthy diet before pregnancy can improve your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. This includes consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. It is also important to limit your intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, and saturated and trans fats. A healthy diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight before pregnancy.

  5. EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Exercise and Physical Activity Regular exercise before pregnancy can improve your overall health and reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. It is recommended to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling. Strength training exercises can also help prepare your body for the physical demands of pregnancy and childbirth.

  6. MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS Managing Chronic Conditions If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease, it is important to manage it before pregnancy. This can help reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider about managing your condition before pregnancy.

  7. AVOIDING HARMFUL SUBSTANCES Avoiding Harmful Substances To optimize maternal health, it is important to avoid harmful substances such as smoking, alcohol, substances can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy and harm the developing fetus. If you need help quitting smoking or drugs, talk to your healthcare provider. and drugs. These

  8. FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION Folic Acid Supplementation Folic acid is a B vitamin that can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine. It is recommended to take 400-800 micrograms of folic acid daily before pregnancy and throughout the first trimester of pregnancy. Folic acid can be found in supplements and fortified foods such as bread, cereal, and pasta.

  9. CONCLUSION In conclusion, optimizing maternal health is important for a healthy pregnancy. By taking care of your health before pregnancy, you can reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, managing chronic conditions, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and avoiding harmful substances. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to optimize your maternal health.

  10. Thank You Window To The Womb https://windowtothewomb.co.uk/find-a-clinic/peterborough-baby-scan-clinic/

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