5 THINGS MOTHERS NEED TO WELL PREPARE BEFORE PREGNANCY

Motherhood is a sacred mission and mothers always wish to get ready for their new journey. To help mothers well prepare before pregnancy, , Dr. Tang Quang Thai, specialist level 1 at Obstetrics and Gynecology - American International Hospital (AIH) will point out 5 things which need to be prepared.  
 
1. Plan for pregnancy

Your pregnancy plan will help you become more active during pregnancy. Although conception is unpredictable, but mental and financial preparation will help you have a gentle maternity journey.
 
2. Discontinue contraceptives, alcohol, caffeine and certain substances used in “skin care”.

Women who have planned to become pregnant need to stop contraceptives, in which contraceptive pills should be discontinued from 1 to 3 months for the menstrual cycle is reactivated. Since the moment of discontinuation, maternal menstrual cycle will gradually stabilize and return to its original state.
 
Caffeine at 200ml/ day is the amount mothers can use during pregnancy. Alcohol and stimulants such as tobacco (including e-cigarettes) should be discontinued altogether, if used before and during pregnancy, it might lead to the risk of miscarriage, as well as other pregnancy complications.
Some of the active ingredients in skin care products need to be discontinued, especially high-activated acne treatments. Because these regimens can affect the development of fetus. You need to discuss with your dermatologist about the treatment safety before planning for pregnancy.
 
3. General health check-up and vaccination

In order to well prepare for health before pregnancy, mothers need to have a general health check-up and screening tests to ensure that maternal body is perfectly healthy.
 
Besides, in order to prevent potential health risks, you should be received adequately types of vaccine such as influenza, Rubella, chickenpox, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Vaccination is a preventive measure and minimizes the risk of transmission of dangerous diseases when the baby is born. However, this is not a mandatory factor, in case you accidentally find out that you were pregnant before receiving vaccines  mentioned above, you still continue prenatal care and  monitoring normally.
 
4. Investigate obstetrician and hospital  

Choosing a good obstetrician and a prestigious hospital to welcome your little angel will help pregnant women feel assured, stay safe for delivery. Therefore, before birthing, you need to determine your own wishes, financial conditions, thereby making the right choice to get ready for welcoming your baby in the place where both mother and baby feel most comfortable.
 
5. Equip knowledge of pregnancy care
Participating in the prenatal class will help you imagine the process of pregnancy and prenatal care. In parallel, you will clearly understand the principle of pain during “labor and delivery” , overcome fears and measures to help get your baby easier.   
 
Clearly understanding the concerns and confusions of pregnant women when planning for pregnancy with many surprises, the American International Hospital (AIH) always accompanies with expectant mothers in reproductive health education classes, bringing useful knowledge for them to feel secure in taking care of pregnancy scientifically.
 
Learn more about AIH prenatal classes at this link: https://loptiensan.aih.com.vn