Hypnosis for Pre-conception
The term preconception refers to the period leading up to a pregnancy, from the decision to have a baby, to becoming pregnant (conceiving).
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Further information on pre-conception
Pre-conception care involves taking good care of yourself which is a must before you become pregnant (as well as during your pregnancy) by ensuring that you eat healthily and exercise regularly. (Also stop smoking and consuming alcohol).
Because not all pregnancies are planned, some women only start to monitor their health, in relation to their baby, once they are aware they have become pregnant. However, for couples who plan their pregnancies, preconception care can help them to make the necessary changes in advance. i.e., changes in diet, lifestyle, accommodation, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, medication, etc.
Nutrition: Your iron intake naturally, then you maybe prescribed iron supplements. They ought to be taken with orange juice, which is rich in Vitamin C and helps the body to absorb iron. (taking iron can cause side effects, like constipation or mild stomach cramps.
Exercise: This is almost essential while you are pregnant, it's important to keep your fitness and prepare your body for labour and birth.
Smoking: Smoking can seriously damage your baby's development, and can also put your own health at risk. Remember, even stopping smoking in the last few weeks of your pregnancy can still be of great benefit to you and your unborn child.
So the best possible solution, if you are trying to get pregnant, or you are already pregnant, please, please try to give up smoking.
Alcohol: The Department of Health recommends that pregnant women, and women who are trying to conceive, should avoid all alcohol. When you drink, alcohol can and does reach your baby through the placenta (the organ that helps protect and nourish your baby).
Drinking too much alcohol while pregnant can sometimes cause your baby to develop Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
This syndrome can cause : (Possibilities of deformities)
- Restricted growth
- Heart defects
- Facial abnormalities, and behavioural disorders.
Therefore, should you decide to drink – never more than 1-2 units of alcohol once or twice a week, and you should NOT get drunk.
(One unit = a small glass of wine, or half a pint of normal strength beer).
Caffeine: Drinking lots of caffeine may a also have negative effects on your baby's health. You don't have to cut out caffeine completely but the Food Standard Agency (FSA) recommends having no more than 300mg per day. 300mg = three cups of instant coffee, or six cups of tea. An alternative is to try caffeine-free drinks, such as fruit teas, etc.
Medicines: If you take regular medication, or know of any hereditary conditions in your family, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or thalassaemia (a blood disorder which stops you producing enough red blood cells), or sickle cell anaemia (an inherited blood disorder that makes your red blood cells form abnormally), you should consult your GP, ideally before getting pregnant.
Your GP will be able to advise you whether or not your medication is safe to take during pregnancy, and will provide you with further guidance about how a hereditary condition may effect your child.
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