PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Pre-conception Checklist

Pre-conception Checklist

From: Mom-to-Be (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 13:48:32 -0500 (CDT)

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Dear Doctors and fellow Moms-to-be ,

Here's a pre-conception checklists I've drawn up , based on books and websites I've gone thro. I had a miscarriage recently and want to take some precautions before I concieve again to avoid having it a second time around .

The list goes as follows :

(1) Rubella (German Measles) Vaccinations.

(2) Chicken Pox Vaccinations.

(3) Tetanus Vaccinations.

(4) Hepatitis-B Vaccinations.

(5) Although I am not at risk for STDS (monogamous relationship between husband & me) , tests for all STD-s , just in case.

(6) Dental Checkups and completion of all required dental work BEFORE conception.

(7) De-sensitization to Sulpha drugs (terrible allergic reactions to all sulpha drugs , including a swollen face , sunken eyes , trouble breathing etc). I mean to discuss this with my physician , but would also like to know if anyone else has gone thro' such de-sensitizations before .

(8) Lose weight , esp. weight gained as a result of last pregnancy & mis-carriage .

(9) Starting on pre-natals BEFORE conception , to ensure adequate nutritional , vitamin and mineral intake for mother and good supply of these to baby in the initial months of pregnancy.

(9) Reduction in caffine & refined sugar intake.

(10) Getting bronchitis under control.

(11) Husband on B-complex vitamins , to ensure father's health and nutritional requirements.

(12) Non-smoking couple, so no worry about tobacco.

I'd be happy if you people could tell me if I've missed anything from this list. Would be grateful for any additional inputs / suggestions / ideas especially on diet , examinations , vaccinations etc that would put the father's health at an optimum level to ensure high quality sperms.

Thank you all for your time and ideas.

--
Mom-to-be.

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