During the preconception stage, although the fetus is not yet growing and developing in the womb, there may be a possibility of entering the pregnancy period at any time. Therefore, women in the preconception stage need to ensure that the environment they come into contact with and the food they eat do not have any adverse factors to their body or fetus. Especially during the preconception stage, there are some physical examination items that need to be avoided. So, what are the things that cannot be done in the preconception physical examination?
What are the things that cannot be done for pregnancy check-up
1. Preparing for pregnancy must avoid radiation tests such as CT and MRI. It is better to conceive two menstrual cycles after undergoing radiation examination. Chest X-ray examination and CT are both types of radiographic examinations.
2. Pre pregnancy check ups can assess the health status of expectant mothers and identify potential risks that may affect pregnancy, in order to avoid these factors as much as possible and make the entire pregnancy process safer and healthier. Regular physical examination cannot replace pre pregnancy examination, as the main targets of pre pregnancy examination are the reproductive organs and related immune system, as well as understanding one's own genetic history. Some projects require both spouses to undergo joint examinations.
3. In addition to your existing illnesses, you should also inform your doctor about any genetic issues in your family, such as Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis. At the same time, you also need to tell the doctor the contraceptive method you are using, whether you have any ovulation or menstrual problems, and whether you have a history of miscarriage.
How to consume folic acid during pregnancy preparation
1. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. Pregnant women taking folic acid before and in the early stages of pregnancy can help promote the healthy development of the baby's brain and spinal cord, and prevent birth defects in the brain and spinal cord. Other studies have shown that folic acid can help prevent stroke, colon cancer and breast cancer. Expectant mothers preparing for pregnancy and early pregnancy should make folic acid intake an important part of their daily diet.
2. Foods rich in natural folic acid mainly include: fortified breakfast cereals, lentils, asparagus, spinach, black beans, peanuts, lettuce, broccoli and orange juice. However, it is difficult for the average person to obtain sufficient folic acid through food alone every day. Therefore, while eating more foods rich in natural folate, it is also necessary to supplement multiple vitamin tablets containing folate appropriately. At present, most vitamin tablets contain sufficient doses of folic acid, but it is best to confirm the label instructions before taking to ensure that the vitamin you are taking contains at least 400 micrograms of folic acid.
3. Folic acid can only take effect before pregnancy and in the first few weeks of pregnancy, when the fetal neural tube is developing into the brain and spinal cord. If the neural tube of the fetus is not closed correctly, it can lead to neural tube malformation, a serious birth defect. China is a high-risk country for neural tube defects. If all women can take appropriate amounts of folic acid before and in the early stages of pregnancy, 70% of neural tube defects can be prevented.
The health status of women in the preconception stage directly determines whether the fetus will grow and develop smoothly after pregnancy. Therefore, women in the preconception stage need to eat more folic acid, which is beneficial to the health of the fetus, while maintaining their health and vitality, to create a good growth environment for the fetus and promote the healthy and normal growth of the fetal central nervous system.
