While most women spend several months planning for a holiday, only one in five do the same amount of preparation when planning a pregnancy, here are things to note before becoming pregnant

And poor lifestyle choices like eating junk food, not exercising, and smoking and drinking mean women's bodies are not well prepared for motherhood. Taking folic acid and being physically active are all important for a healthy pregnancy, Tommy's says.

Weight, diet and health before conception has a big effect on the safety of the pregnancy, and the growth, development and long-term health of their children.

THINGS TO NOTE BEFORE BECOMING PREGNANT

Here are the Pregnancy to note for mothers-to-be:

Avoid Smoking

Smoking is harmful to both mothers and baby as it could affect the lungs. Smoking can damage your baby’s DNA, increases your risk of pregnancy loss, and puts your baby at higher risk of illness through their whole lives. Smokers take longer to get pregnant than non-smoker.

Avoid alcohol

Alcohol reduces the fertility of both men and women, and it is bad for the baby once the woman is pregnant. Alcohol crosses the placenta and there is no known safe level of alcohol. Alcohol can also cause still birth as it is known to relax the uterus. Is known to cause liver damage and irritant effect on the stomach.



 
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