Pregnancy > Before Conception

If you are serious about planning for your pregnancy before conception, this is absolutely a high priority change that you should make because of the potential implications that come with not getting enough Folic Acid during the early part of the pregnancy. (more...)

There are many people that are involved in the early aspects of a pregnancy and if you are thinking about the potential challenges and changes that will come with your pregnancy before you have even conceived, one person that you should especially have a chat with is your family doctor. (more...)

In the old days, pregnancy is romanticized as something that happened spontaneously and was celebrated when it came along. Today though, women are urged to start thinking and planning for it before it happens and then the whole process itself is strictly regimented until the birth occurs. (more...)

Part of planning for pregnancy before conception involves making the lifestyle changes that need to happen in order for your pregnancy to be as safe and comfortable as possible. Dietary changes are a big part of that and starting to make them now can help you sustain them through the pregnancy by giving you the momentum that comes with anything that becomes a habit. (more...)

Fitness is very important when it comes to pregnancy, although women that are considering pregnancy need to walk a very fine line when it comes to fitness both before conception and after they have become pregnant. (more...)

Before getting pregnant, your first step should be to assess your own health. If you have any type of medical condition, talk to your doctor before trying to conceive. Any bad habits you may have such as smoking, drinking or taking recreational drugs should be out of the picture. (more...)

Many of us don’t put a whole lot of thought into conception, and when we think we are ready (or sometimes not) we get pregnant. It is a huge advantage to your own health and the health of the baby if you plan ahead to have your baby. The best way to get prepared for pregnancy is to ensure that you are in perfect health before you begin. (more...)