 Trying for a baby
Countdown to conception
You're more likely to get pregnant if you’re fit, and your body will cope better
with both pregnancy and labour. There’s not a lot you can do to get fit before
Valentine’s Day, but it might be an idea to set February 15 as your day to start
getting fit.
Aim for three lots of 20-minute exercise a week as a minimum – still time to get a
few sit-ups in now!
Look at your diet – is there enough folic acid?
If you’re having a Valentine’s meal, either cook or select from the menu,
food that is rich in folic acid and give yourself a last minute boost! You can choose
from: asparagus, sweetcorn or chickpeas for a boost or click
here for more foods.
Book yourself in with the GP for a rubella shot if you are planning to
conceive soon and your immunity might be down. The best time is three months before you
start trying.
Stub out the fags – smoking reduces both your chances of conceiving and your
chances of carrying a baby to full-term.
Check out our pre-pregnancy
checklist for more ideas – good luck!
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