PLANNING YOUR PREGNANCY
Trying for a baby is the perfect time to assess your lifestyle and an opportunity to make some changes. Becoming a parent is a life changing experience that can be rewarding as well as challenging. If you have the luxury of being able to plan your pregnancy, it is worthwhile considering some of the following aspects:
- Trying for a baby? This is the perfect time to re-assess your lifestyle
Personal Issues:
- Stability of your relationship with your partner
- Your readiness for responsibility
- You and your partner's age
Your Finances:
- The cost of having a baby
- Loss of income and whether you will receive maternity benefit
Your Career:
- Any adjustments you will need to make
Your Views on Parenting:
- How to discipline your child
- Education in the long term
- Your religious views and the effect these may have on your child
HCPs:
Click here for information regarding Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) who are important during pre-conception and pregnancy.
Pre-Conception Diet
- Ensure you have regular medical check-ups and review your current diet
- Discontinue your current contraception three months before you wish to conceive and use barrier contraception
Click here for more information on
Pre-Conception Diet.
