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Folic acid is a vitamin which occurs naturally in certain foods such as spinach, sprouts, broccoli, green beans and potatoes. Some bread and breakfast cereals are fortified with folic acid. However, the intake for each individual can vary. When you are pregnant, you need a good supply of folic acid to help with the development of the baby. If you take folic acid tablets in early pregnancy you reduce the risk of having a baby born with a spinal cord problem such as spina bifida.

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Though there's no law that says you can't job-hunt while you're pregnant (and in fact, it's illegal not to hire someone based only on the fact that they're expecting), now's a better time to switch jobs if you're unhappy. You need to know the first day of your last period to use this calculator. If you do not know it or are unsure, speak to a midwife or GP. Planning for pregnancy is so important, and giving yourself enough time to prepare and look after yourself can help you on your way to having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. If you have diabetes it’s important to get support from your healthcare team, who can offer advice on managing your diabetes before and during your pregnancy to help reduce your risk of miscarriage. Understanding where your health is currently at is vital when preparing for pregnancy. Some underlying health conditions can impact your chances of conception, your pregnancy risks or even the health of your baby. If you have a pre-existing health condition, we advise speaking to a healthcare professional in preparation for pregnancy. These can include:A positive beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level usually means that you are pregnant. Pregnancy tests detect the hCG hormone in the blood and urine. The beta hCG levels are also measured using a test known as quantitative hCG testing. Before becoming pregnant, consider how much alcohol you drink. Once pregnant, the advice will be to avoid all alcohol, at least for the first three months, and ideally throughout your pregnancy. So if you are planning a pregnancy, it is wise to cut down your alcohol intake and ideally to stop altogether. If you do this, you won't find you have been drinking alcohol before you realised you were pregnant. See the separate leaflet called Diet and Lifestyle during Pregnancy for more information about the possible damage alcohol can cause a developing baby.

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Being a healthy weight will also help reduce any pregnancy risks, including increased risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, miscarriage, fetal growth restriction and low birth weight. If you’re struggling with reaching a healthy weight, talking with your doctor or a nutritionist can help determine your ideal weight goal and the steps you could take to achieve it. Many women choose to start pregnancy planning prior to conception so that they may minimize possible toxic exposures to the fetus. Part of pregnancy planning involves attention to underlying or pre-existing medical conditions that may affect a woman's pregnancy. Women who take regular medications should review their medication schedule (including any over-the-counter medications or supplements) with their doctor when planning to conceive. Some medications may be harmful to the fetus, while other drugs are safe for pregnant women. It may be necessary to discontinue certain medications or change to alternate medications in some cases. For example, the acne medication isotretinoin (Accutane) has been shown to cause birth defects in the fetus. In a survey of more than 750 women, pregnancy health charity Tommy’s found that the majority of women put a lot of thought and planning into an annual holiday. When it comes to trying for a baby, however, most of us aren’t aware there is anything to do other than stopping contraception. The above are just examples. In short, if you think that your occupation may pose a risk to a pregnancy then you should discuss this with your employer before becoming pregnant. A change in job, or in working practice, may be necessary.

Your doctor may also recommend a a 5mg supplement if you take certain medicines, such as anti-epilepsy medicine or anti-retroviral medicine for HIV.