If you decide to have a baby and approached this step responsibly, then it is advisable to start planning your pregnancy by going through a number of doctors. They will determine the health status of both future parents and tell you what needs to be done so that the pregnancy comes quickly and runs smoothly, and the baby is born healthy. You may need to do some kind of vaccinations, improve immunity, treat latent infections, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
Visit the gynecologist (andrologist for men) first and inform him about your plans to have a baby. He will conduct an examination on a gynecological chair, ask you about your menstrual cycle (duration, course of menstruation, sensations). In addition, it will create a complete picture of you and your family, up to hereditary diseases. All this will allow him to determine which doctor to send you to in the future and what points to pay attention to.
Step 2
Take all the tests that the gynecologist will prescribe for you. It is on their basis that the primary list of doctors to visit will be determined. This is a smear for the study of the vaginal microflora, which allows to detect the presence of infections, and a blood test for herpes, rubella, toxoplasmosis, syphilis and hepatitis. These diseases can be latent and are very dangerous during pregnancy, as they have a detrimental effect on the fetus. If at least one of them is identified in you, then you should undergo treatment and only then start planning. Both partners must pass similar tests.
Step 3
See a therapist. He will measure your blood pressure, as high or low blood pressure carries some risks for a pregnant woman. Also, the therapist will give directions for a general analysis of urine and blood. On their basis, latent chronic diseases are determined, the treatment of which is usually postponed until later. During pregnancy, anemia, hypertension and kidney disease are dangerous.
Step 4
Make an appointment with your dentist and have a complete oral debridement. So you will not only protect the child from the transmission of any chronic infection, but also make it easier for yourself during pregnancy, during which teeth are seriously affected, and treating them to a woman in a position is extremely dangerous due to the inability to use painkillers and X-rays.
Step 5
Consult a geneticist if you are over 35 years old, have a genetic condition in your family, or if a parent has been exposed to radiation.
Step 6
See those doctors who are associated with the diseases you have identified. If you are not immune to rubella, then contact an immunologist who will prescribe a vaccine for you and tell you when you can start planning a pregnancy after it. For kidney disease, it is important to consult a nephrologist. If you have poor eyesight, then it will not be superfluous to visit an ophthalmologist, since in this case there are some risks of gestation during childbirth.
