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Day 1 - Stop birth control. This is step number one if you're going to start trying for a baby. Women should stop taking the pill between 3 to 6 months before they start trying to have a baby, so their body has time to get rid of the hormonal contraceptive.
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Day 2
- Start taking prenatal vitamins. These are specifically formulated to meet your dietary needs before trying to conceive.
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2 / 31 Fotos
Day 3 - Take folic acid. This supplement is very important to prevent neural tube defects in the beginning of the pregnancy.
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3 / 31 Fotos
Day 4 - Fine-tune your diet. Make sure you're eating healthy and balanced meals.
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4 / 31 Fotos
Day 5 - Exercise. If you normally don't, this is a great time to start working out. Exercising will help you to be better prepared for pregnancy.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Day 6 - Get a check up. It's important to check the state of your health and rule out any problems that may become exacerbated by pregnancy.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Day 7 - Check your vaccinations. You might have missed some, so for the sake of your and your baby's health, it's important to have these all up to date.
© iStock
7 / 31 Fotos
Day 8 - See an obstetrician. It's always a good idea to make a preconception appointment with a specialist.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Day 9 - Track your menstrual cycle. Knowing when you're ovulating is important to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
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9 / 31 Fotos
Day 10 - Avoid exposure to toxins. Do so by going BPA free, eliminating chemical products from your home, eating organic foods, etc.
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10 / 31 Fotos
Day 11 - Find ways to release stress. Deep breathing exercises or a walk in nature can really help keep your stress levels in check.
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Day 12
- Try yoga. Yoga has numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health. Some places even offer yoga for fertility classes.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Day 13 - Go to the dentist. Pregnancy can affect your gums and teeth, so it's important to get everything checked out beforehand. There is a lot of medication that women can't take during the pregnancy, since they present a risk to the foetus. This means that if you have a dental problem, you will not be able to treat it properly.
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Day 14 - Quit smoking, alcohol, and any other drugs. This one is pretty self-explanatory.
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14 / 31 Fotos
Day 15 - Have sex. Lots of it. This is the fun part of trying to conceive, so enjoy it!
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15 / 31 Fotos
Day 16 - Check your weight. While BMI is not a very reliable tool, it might still be useful as a reference. Being underweight or obese can be problematic, so talk to your doctor about it.
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16 / 31 Fotos
Day 17 - Look into your family medical history. Some conditions might be genetic, so you should be aware of any problems that may come up.
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17 / 31 Fotos
Day 18 - Talk to your doctor about any prescription medications you're taking. Some drugs might not be safe to take when you're pregnant.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Day 19 - Sleep. Developing a good sleeping schedule is important, and believe us, you'll miss a good night's sleep when you have a baby.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Day 20 - Cut down on caffeine. High levels of caffeine can affect your pregnancy, so try to decrease your caffeine intake gradually.
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20 / 31 Fotos
Day 21 - Drink water. Keeping hydrated is important and you will drink more when you're pregnant, so it's better to get used to it now.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Day 22 - Learn about conception. It's important to understand how you get pregnant and what happens in your body.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Day 23 - If you're going the "traditional" route, talk to your partner about him getting checked out. It's important that the future father of your child is healthy.
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23 / 31 Fotos
Day 24 - Boost your immune system. Increase your intake of foods containing antioxidants and vitamin C.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Day 25 - Learn what you can and can't do during pregnancy. For instance, did you know that you could get toxoplasmosis from gardening?
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25 / 31 Fotos
Day 26 - Avoid moving heavy weights. While you'll want to keep active, avoid moving heavy loads as these can cause menstrual problems, and even miscarriages.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Day 27 - Don't undergo extreme forces. Some activities such as skydiving or riding on a roller coaster can cause a placental abruption.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Day 28 - Check your health insurance coverage. It is important to know beforehand what your insurance will take care of.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Day 29 - Talk openly with your partner. It might take a while before you conceive, so it's important to have open communication between you and your partner about it.
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29 / 31 Fotos
Day 30
- Buy some pregnancy tests and good luck! Have you done your pregnancy checklist? Check out everything you need to do before you go into labor.
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0 / 31 Fotos
Day 1 - Stop birth control. This is step number one if you're going to start trying for a baby. Women should stop taking the pill between 3 to 6 months before they start trying to have a baby, so their body has time to get rid of the hormonal contraceptive.
© iStock
1 / 31 Fotos
Day 2
- Start taking prenatal vitamins. These are specifically formulated to meet your dietary needs before trying to conceive.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Day 3 - Take folic acid. This supplement is very important to prevent neural tube defects in the beginning of the pregnancy.
© iStock
3 / 31 Fotos
Day 4 - Fine-tune your diet. Make sure you're eating healthy and balanced meals.
© iStock
4 / 31 Fotos
Day 5 - Exercise. If you normally don't, this is a great time to start working out. Exercising will help you to be better prepared for pregnancy.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Day 6 - Get a check up. It's important to check the state of your health and rule out any problems that may become exacerbated by pregnancy.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Day 7 - Check your vaccinations. You might have missed some, so for the sake of your and your baby's health, it's important to have these all up to date.
© iStock
7 / 31 Fotos
Day 8 - See an obstetrician. It's always a good idea to make a preconception appointment with a specialist.
© iStock
8 / 31 Fotos
Day 9 - Track your menstrual cycle. Knowing when you're ovulating is important to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
© iStock
9 / 31 Fotos
Day 10 - Avoid exposure to toxins. Do so by going BPA free, eliminating chemical products from your home, eating organic foods, etc.
© iStock
10 / 31 Fotos
Day 11 - Find ways to release stress. Deep breathing exercises or a walk in nature can really help keep your stress levels in check.
© iStock
11 / 31 Fotos
Day 12
- Try yoga. Yoga has numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health. Some places even offer yoga for fertility classes.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Day 13 - Go to the dentist. Pregnancy can affect your gums and teeth, so it's important to get everything checked out beforehand. There is a lot of medication that women can't take during the pregnancy, since they present a risk to the foetus. This means that if you have a dental problem, you will not be able to treat it properly.
© iStock
13 / 31 Fotos
Day 14 - Quit smoking, alcohol, and any other drugs. This one is pretty self-explanatory.
© iStock
14 / 31 Fotos
Day 15 - Have sex. Lots of it. This is the fun part of trying to conceive, so enjoy it!
© iStock
15 / 31 Fotos
Day 16 - Check your weight. While BMI is not a very reliable tool, it might still be useful as a reference. Being underweight or obese can be problematic, so talk to your doctor about it.
© iStock
16 / 31 Fotos
Day 17 - Look into your family medical history. Some conditions might be genetic, so you should be aware of any problems that may come up.
© iStock
17 / 31 Fotos
Day 18 - Talk to your doctor about any prescription medications you're taking. Some drugs might not be safe to take when you're pregnant.
© iStock
18 / 31 Fotos
Day 19 - Sleep. Developing a good sleeping schedule is important, and believe us, you'll miss a good night's sleep when you have a baby.
© iStock
19 / 31 Fotos
Day 20 - Cut down on caffeine. High levels of caffeine can affect your pregnancy, so try to decrease your caffeine intake gradually.
© iStock
20 / 31 Fotos
Day 21 - Drink water. Keeping hydrated is important and you will drink more when you're pregnant, so it's better to get used to it now.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Day 22 - Learn about conception. It's important to understand how you get pregnant and what happens in your body.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Day 23 - If you're going the "traditional" route, talk to your partner about him getting checked out. It's important that the future father of your child is healthy.
© iStock
23 / 31 Fotos
Day 24 - Boost your immune system. Increase your intake of foods containing antioxidants and vitamin C.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Day 25 - Learn what you can and can't do during pregnancy. For instance, did you know that you could get toxoplasmosis from gardening?
© iStock
25 / 31 Fotos
Day 26 - Avoid moving heavy weights. While you'll want to keep active, avoid moving heavy loads as these can cause menstrual problems, and even miscarriages.
© iStock
26 / 31 Fotos
Day 27 - Don't undergo extreme forces. Some activities such as skydiving or riding on a roller coaster can cause a placental abruption.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Day 28 - Check your health insurance coverage. It is important to know beforehand what your insurance will take care of.
© iStock
28 / 31 Fotos
Day 29 - Talk openly with your partner. It might take a while before you conceive, so it's important to have open communication between you and your partner about it.
© iStock
29 / 31 Fotos
Day 30
- Buy some pregnancy tests and good luck! Have you done your pregnancy checklist? Check out everything you need to do before you go into labor.
© iStock
30 / 31 Fotos
How to prepare your body for pregnancy
Do you know what steps to take after deciding to have a baby?
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Congratulations! So, you've decided to have a baby, and now it's time to start thinking about what to do before you actually get pregnant.
We all know that being healthy is key to a successful pregnancy, but how do you go about it? What steps should you take after you make the decision to conceive?
With this in mind, we've put a list together of key steps to take, every day for 30 days, so that you can have the best pregnancy experience possible.
Click through and follow our step-by-step guide for the best chance at a healthy pregnancy.
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