You may not be pregnant yet, but you may plan on being pregnant in a near future (next three to six months). If you do, now is the time to start planning (health-wise). Having a healthy baby starts before you conceive, so preconception health is important. According to the CDC, preconception health is the health of women and men during their reproductive years, which are the years they can have a child. It focuses on taking steps now to protect the health of a future baby. A woman's preconception health check should include the following: 1. Treating or controlling underlying medical conditions Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and others can affect your pregnancy. It is important to discuss any underlying health conditions you have (and medications you're taking) with your doctor. If necessary, your doctor may refer you to a specialist. Note that women with chronic health conditions can still have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Chronic heal...
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