Preparing for Pregnancy

Preparing for pregnancy is like planning a journey. It involves not only deciding on the destination but also making sure you have everything you need before setting out. Conceiving a child—whether your first or another—awaiting your baby’s arrival, and welcoming a new life into the world marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey: the journey of life. It is worth preparing for it well!

One of the most important steps in this preparation is caring for the health of both partners. The health of a woman and a man before conception can have a significant impact on the health of their future child.

This is why it is important to evaluate whether your diet supports fertility, consider whether your level of physical activity is appropriate, and review the personal care products you use to identify ingredients that may adversely affect hormonal balance and reproductive health.

Preparing for pregnancy also means understanding the woman’s menstrual cycle through the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System. A carefully maintained cycle chart accurately identifies the fertile window, highlights areas of reproductive health that may require medical attention, and provides valuable information that can help identify factors associated with miscarriage or preterm birth. When indicated, these findings can guide further evaluation and treatment to prevent each of these situations.

Healthy parents give their child the best possible start in life.