pregnancy
Dr. Samir Abdullah: When you decide to try to get pregnant, several precautions must be taken, which are an investment for your child''s health in the future. Dr. Samir Abdullah, Consultant Obstetrics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine and President of the Ian Donald International Institute for Ultrasound Diagnosis in Riyadh, confirms that there are several important steps that must be taken to prepare
For a healthy, problem-free pregnancy for you and your baby
Taking folic acid tablets that contain vitamin (B) necessary at the beginning of pregnancy, as all medical bodies recommend taking it regularly in the pre-pregnancy period at least three months.
It is recommended to take (1mg) in the first three months of pregnancy, except in certain cases it is advised to take a dose of folic acid (4mg), such as a previous child suffering a defect in the neural tube, and other cases determined by your doctor. And a number of medical studies have shown that a severe vitamin deficiency leads to the possibility of the fetus having neural tube defects or some brain formation defects.
Visiting the doctor to ensure your immunity against some infectious diseases such as rubella, chickenpox, and in the absence of immunity you have to take the vaccine and postpone pregnancy for a month after the vaccination, to ensure a healthy pregnancy is immune to these infectious diseases that may cause deformities and ailments to the fetus. Always better than cure.
If you have a chronic disease such as: diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure, you must make sure that it is under control, and your doctor will review the medicines that you are taking, and he may ask you to stop some medicines or change the dose or replace them during pregnancy.
See your doctor to inquire about a good diet before and during pregnancy. Eating healthy, balanced food is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and the health of your fetus. Your doctor will teach you about varied foods during pregnancy, such as undercooked meats, and you should avoid packaged foods high in salt.
Reviewing the previous pregnancy history, especially if the woman suffers from some pregnancy complications such as: frequent miscarriage, premature labor, high pregnancy pressure, or others. After reviewing the previous pregnancy history, your doctor will be able to develop an appropriate plan for your next pregnancy by performing some tests, And a special plan to follow up pregnancy.
Reviewing the family''s medical history, especially if the family suffers from various genetic diseases such as: metabolic diseases, some congenital defects, or chromosomal defects, and each case has a specific way to avoid infection such as: using IVF technology, examining embryos before returning to the uterus, or early diagnosis For the satisfactory condition, and take appropriate steps afterwards.
Bad habits before pregnancy
The pre-pregnancy period is an important period for modifying some unpleasant patterns and habits, such as:
Smoking, poor diet, and excessive consumption of caffeine sweets and coffee.
The pre-pregnancy period is the appropriate period for losing excess weight, as both obesity and extreme thinness are associated with pregnancy complications.
Finally, it is imperative to follow the doctor’s instructions and visit him before the period of pregnancy, and follow-up visits during pregnancy until the delivery is complete....
