WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Questions about having a child

Re: Questions about having a child

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 12:20:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 20 Sep 2002, Tara wrote: >
>My husband and I have recently decided to have a baby. I have been told
>in the past due to my high blood preasure I should have a child before
>I'm thiry by my MD. Well I'm 32 now. I have just recently stopped
>taking birth control pills. How long should I wait to start trying or
>is it a bad idea. I just want to be prepare for all out comes. I do
>take Atenolol 50mg. once a day. Any suggestions? I have an Appt. with
>my MD. on Wed.
>
>Thanks much,
>Tara

you should have a pre-conception visit with both your ob/gyn and your general medical doctor to discuss your health and to optimize your blood pressure prior to pregnancy. Once you are off the pill, that alone may help improve your blood pressure.

In general, you should use a barrier method of birth control (like condoms( unitl you are cycling normally, and then you can try to conceive. You should also be taking folic acid before you get pregnant

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician**
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