Whooping cough (pertussis) is a serious, contagious respiratory infection, which can affect anyone but is particularly dangerous for babies. It is recommended that women planning on becoming pregnant receive a booster dose of the vaccine a few months prior to becoming pregnant, or the vaccine can be given soon after the birth of the baby. Fathers should also have the vaccine prior to the baby's birth. This protects the baby during their first few months of life when the illness is most serious for babies and when parents are the primary people in contact with the baby.
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Showing posts with label Pre-Pregnancy. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Pre-Prenancy Planning.
About six months before trying for a baby I went to a doctor for a pre-pregnancy check up. It made sense to me to check on my body's health so that any problems could be tackled before falling pregnant. It is also important to note that a check up should be done at least six months before falling pregnant but any time beforehand is better than not doing it.
The check up involved determining whether I was deficient in any vitamins or minerals and also analysing my current immunisation levels. I also received valuable information at the check up, such as taking Folate for at least one month before trying for a baby and that my husband should go get a vaccination booster to eliminate the risk of passing an illness to a newborn.
I am glad I had a check up as it did reveal I needed a vaccination booster. It was also good to know that my body was healthy and I had all the right balance of nutrients. I plan to have a check up before each pregnancy because I know that things can change.
I must say I am actually surprised that most women don't have a pre-pregnancy check up. It doesn't matter how young or old you are. How fit or healthy you feel. Getting your body ready prior to falling pregnant is better than trying to fix things once you are pregnant. A baby will sap all your nutrients from your body so it's important to make sure you are at your healthiest to begin with. Why put your pregnancy, health or your baby's heath in any unnecessary risk?
The check up involved determining whether I was deficient in any vitamins or minerals and also analysing my current immunisation levels. I also received valuable information at the check up, such as taking Folate for at least one month before trying for a baby and that my husband should go get a vaccination booster to eliminate the risk of passing an illness to a newborn.
I am glad I had a check up as it did reveal I needed a vaccination booster. It was also good to know that my body was healthy and I had all the right balance of nutrients. I plan to have a check up before each pregnancy because I know that things can change.
I must say I am actually surprised that most women don't have a pre-pregnancy check up. It doesn't matter how young or old you are. How fit or healthy you feel. Getting your body ready prior to falling pregnant is better than trying to fix things once you are pregnant. A baby will sap all your nutrients from your body so it's important to make sure you are at your healthiest to begin with. Why put your pregnancy, health or your baby's heath in any unnecessary risk?
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