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Answer
One of the most important things you and your spouse can do to facilitate a
healthy baby is to live a healthy lifestyle prior to conception. That means
eating healthily, regular exercise, vitamin supplements as needed, and
avoiding excessive use of alcohol.
The preconception period
is a great time to make some of those lifestyle changes like quitting
smoking or losing weight. All women of childbearing age should take
folic acid daily -- this prevents birth defects when the folic acid is
taken prior to conception.
Finally, the timing of
intercourse will certainly help with conception. The basic information
a couple needs to know is the approximate time of the month the woman
is ovulating and then have intercourse to coincide with ovulation.
Women ovulate 14 days BEFORE their menstrual period starts. For
example, if your cycle is 31 days, you will probably ovulate on day 17
of your cycle. Therefore, intercourse on days 15, 17, and 19 should
increase the probability of a pregnancy.
Always see your health
care provider prior to conception so they may add information which is
particular to your health history. Good luck!
Also
see Pregnancy Today's pre-conception
bulletin board to talk with other hopeful
parents!
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