Health issues that need to be consulted before getting pregnant

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This article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Truong Nghia Binh - Obstetrician-Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 13 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, the mother needs to be fully prepared with knowledge about health issues during pregnancy to actively prevent factors that may adversely affect the fetus.

1. Why is it necessary to consult health before pregnancy?

Pre-pregnancy health counseling is a process of providing necessary knowledge to help pregnant women improve their understanding, thereby changing behavior, encouraging and promoting things to do to prepare for the best health before pregnancy. pregnant.

2. Pre-pregnancy knowledge to note

2.1. Pre-pregnancy clinical tests Pre-pregnancy health counseling should be based on clinical test results to identify
Genetic factors due to genetic or chromosomal mutations multifactorial genetic factors that easily cause miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth Mother infected with bacteria, viruses, parasites... Incompatibility between mother and fetus: ABO blood type, factor Rh... Pre-pregnancy clinical tests should be encouraged in couples who are too old or too young for the average reproductive age, obese pregnant women, and pregnant women who have frequent contact with children. exposure to toxic environment... If abnormal problems are detected, they should be monitored and treated by specialists
2.2. Pre-pregnancy check-up Couples are encouraged to take the initiative in pre-pregnancy health check-up to promptly detect chronic diseases or the risk of diseases for timely treatment and avoid affecting their health. pregnancy process. For example: cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, fatty liver, hepatitis, mental disorders...

2.3. Obstetric complications One of the health issues that need to be consulted before becoming pregnant is the risk factors related to obstetric complications such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia , hemorrhage...
In addition, common problems and diseases can also lead to obstetric complications including: flu, rubella, taking medications during pregnancy, habits, living and working environment, genetic diseases, genital diseases...
2.4. Nutritional factors Nutrition is an extremely important factor for women during pregnancy. The health of the mother determines the development of the fetus. Undernourished pregnant women may give birth prematurely, stillbirth... or the mother has no strength during childbirth.
2.5. Vitamins and minerals to supplement During pregnancy, women need iron and folic acid supplements to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects in the fetus. This risk increases in the first 3 months of pregnancy, so women can take folic acid supplements about 1-2 months before planning to become pregnant to have the best preparation for the body.
2.6. Other issues Propagate and recommend the use of iodized salt in meals Explain the importance of regular deworming, clean personal hygiene, hygiene in living and working environment Do not drink alcohol, beer, smoke cigarettes, pipe tobacco... Because these substances have the potential to adversely affect the fetus and affect male fertility Education on safe sex, measures to prevent infectious diseases Sexual intercourse Methods of contraception when you do not want to have children Increase understanding of unsafe abortion, the consequences of abortion...

In order to minimize the possible risks during pregnancy for both mother and baby, bring joy and reduce unnecessary worries for each family, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital Pre-pregnancy health care and counseling program will be implemented with the following services:
Pre-pregnancy genetic counseling Screening for detecting healthy genetic carriers Preparing for assisted reproductive services Using pharmaceutical use and pregnancy Vaccination Vaccine Oral Vitamins and Folic Acid (vitamin B9) Food use and pregnancy Prevention of exposure to hazardous chemicals, hazardous physical agents Other health problems of You and your husband (wife) Vinmec International General Hospital accompanies the pregnant mother from the first days of planning the pregnancy until she has a baby with high quality of service and the most dedicated care.

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Reference source: National guide to reproductive health services - Ministry of Health.