You’re more likely to have a successful pregnancy if your body is up for the task. To find out whether you’re in baby-making shape and to learn what changes may help – schedule a preconception checkup with a doctor. You may not be able to get an appointment right away or resolve any health issues immediately, but taking these steps as soon as possible will help you conceive faster in the long run.
Depending on your ethnic background and family history, your practitioner may encourage you to consider genetic screening to see if you or your partner are carriers for serious inherited illnesses such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and others. This may be the single most important thing you can do to help ensure a healthy baby, and all it requires is a blood sample from each of you.
Depending on your ethnic background and family history, your practitioner may encourage you to consider genetic screening to see if you or your partner are carriers for serious inherited illnesses such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and others. This may be the single most important thing you can do to help ensure a healthy baby, and all it requires is a blood sample from each of you.
