For a baby to be born healthy, he needs healthy parents, and in order to develop successfully, smart ones. They say that you need to educate a child while he is lying across the bench. Accordingly, it is better to start taking care of his health even before conception.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are planning a pregnancy, you will need to undergo a medical examination. Some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can proceed unnoticed by the carrier of the infection, but they affect the course of pregnancy in the most severe way - from the threat of interruption to the pathology of fetal development. Both parents need to be examined, and treatment should be started before conception.
Step 2
Pregnancy is a rather serious burden on a woman's body. Build up your health ahead of time because weak links can seriously let you down. Completely healthy teeth are rare in our time. Visit the dentist before conception - you still have to do this, however, during pregnancy it is still better to do without the use of novocaine and similar drugs. And the stress of horror in front of the drill will not benefit either you or the child.
Step 3
Treat all inflammation before giving up contraception: pregnancy is a contraindication to antibiotics.
Remember if you had rubella as a child. If not, it is best to get vaccinated beforehand. Rubella in the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to severe fetal abnormalities.
Step 4
From the moment you decide to become a parent, sobriety is your way of life. It is hardly necessary to tell someone about the dangers of smoking and alcohol on the development of the fetus, especially on his brain. Give up cigarettes and alcohol in advance so that the germ cells mature without the influence of these poisons.
Step 5
For a child to be born smart, the nutrition of the expectant mother must be correct and complete. Experiments on animals have shown that a lack of polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to the fact that the baby develops worse in the future and loses the ability to learn. So, fish oil and flaxseed oil are your choice. Fatty herring contains a unique complex of amino acids and other useful substances - eat for health, yours and your child's. Season salads with fresh vegetables with flaxseed or olive oil to get the vitamins and Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids necessary for the formation of brain cells.
Step 6
The liver and yolks contain lecithin - it helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, lowers cholesterol levels, and strengthens the nervous system. And, of course, your diet should include all kinds of vegetables and fruits, preferably fresh. Vitamin and mineral complexes are "first aid" for the body.
Step 7
Active physical rest is as important as a healthy diet. Try to spend as much time as possible on the move. Make it a rule to walk at least part of the way to and from work. If it is difficult for pregnant women to ski or ride a bike, swimming remains - in the summer in open waters, in the winter - in the pool. Outdoor activities will saturate your blood with the oxygen it needs to nourish your baby's brain.
Step 8
Stressful conditions of the mother have a harmful effect on the development of the fetus. Of course, worry and trouble cannot be avoided. In addition, during pregnancy, the hormonal system of a woman is rebuilt, hence not always an adequate response to difficult situations. Try to master some relaxation technique that suits you - it will help you not to get hung up on your worries and not exaggerate the size of your troubles.
