How to Prepare for Pregnancy: How to prepare your body and health before becoming a parent. Know pregnancy preparation, diet, exercise and health tips.

How to prepare for pregnancy : The thought of becoming a mother or father gives a new direction to life . Every couple has many wishes and dreams before the arrival of the child . But have you ever thought how ready your body and health are before fulfilling this new responsibility ? Just like a seed needs good soil and proper care, in the same way a couple should make physical and mental preparations before becoming parents .

Gynecologist Dr. Shaifali Dadhich says that it is very important to make the body healthy before conceiving . Because only a healthy mother and father give birth to a healthy baby. Let us know some important steps that will help you prepare for pregnancy .

Adopt a healthy and balanced diet

• To provide all the necessary nutrients to the body , include green vegetables , seasonal fruits, milk, pulses and whole grains in your diet .
• Stay away from fast food and junk food , because they cause deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals in the body.
• A diet rich in folic acid and iron is extremely important for women to avoid complications during pregnancy .

Exercise  and an active lifestyle

• Do light exercise , yoga or walk daily . This keeps the body full of energy and the hormonal balance also remains good.
• Don't do exercises that involve too much strain ; instead, opt for light activities .

Say goodbye to bad habits

• If you smoke , drink alcohol or consume too much caffeine then quit it now.
• These habits not only affect fertility , but can also be dangerous for the health of the baby growing in the womb.

control stress​

• Stress directly affects hormone levels and reduces the chances of conceiving .
• Meditation , deep breathing and relaxing activities are great ways to reduce stress .

Health Checkup and Medical Guidance

• Couples must get a basic health checkup done before planning pregnancy
• Women should get thyroid , hemoglobin and vitamin D/B12 tests done
• Sperm health and fitness testing is important for men too

Relationships and Mental Preparation

• Mental and emotional preparation is also necessary before becoming a parent
• Communicate openly with your partner and be each other's support system