The Unofficial Guide . to Getting Pregnant
Chapter One
A Healthy Start
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The importance of the preconception exam *
Making healthy choices * Fertility considerations
for older men and women * What you can do
to preserve your fertility * Pregnancy after
cancer treatment
You and your partner most likely have spent a
good deal of time discussing if you'd like to
have children, and if so, when to start your
family. Many couples believe that choosing when to
start trying to become pregnant is the most difficult
decision they will make, and in some ways, they're
right. But deciding to have children is just the beginning;
there are many other key choices you should
make now that can help improve your chances of
conceiving, having a healthy pregnancy, and most
importantly, a healthy baby.
The preconception checkup
Everyone is aware of the importance of prenatal
checkups, but a preconception checkup is equally
important. Both partners should be in good physical
condition before st ... read full excerpt from The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant ebook
