PRE-CONCEPTUAL CARE

If you are planning to become pregnant you should take care of yourself by following a few simple tips;

Folic Acid - Recent medical research has proved that those women who boost their levels of folic acid are significantly less likely to have a baby suffering from Spina Bifida. It is now recommended that all women who are planning a pregnancy should take 400ug of folic acid supplement from the time they try to conceive up to the 12th week of pregnancy.

Eat foods which are rich in folic acid including spinach, broccoli and brussel sprouts, beef or yeast extracts and also take folic acid supplements. This will ensure that you are getting the recommended 400ug of folic acid. Folic acid supplementation is available in our BabyBlend fertility formulation.

Another new product from Med-Direct - this is aimed at women planning to conceive and can help identify the cause of a vaginal infection. This is important for women planning a pregnancy because vaginal infections can reduce fertility and cause miscarriage.

Cigarettes and caffeine - These can reduce your fertility. If you or your partner are heavy smokers this can reduce your fertility. Also a heavy caffeine intake can also affect both partners

Diet - Follow a healthy diet and eat regularly. Try not to gain or lose weight over a short period of time as this may affect your chances of conceiving.

Exercise - Excessive endurance training can affect ovulation. Be fit, but don't over do it !

Stress - If one or both of you are feeling stress or anxiety the chances of achieving pregnancy may be reduced. Try to find ways of relaxing.