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Planning for baby
So me and my husband are planning for pregnancy after 1month do we need to do something special. Actually my height is 5.7 and I am 80kgs. Should we proceed and control weight during pregnancy
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Yes weight loss is required as your BMI is on higher side.
Normal weight before pregnancy decreases chances of many diseases during pregnancy
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Tab Folic acid to be started
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Preparing three to six months before you start trying makes a real difference. A pre-pregnancy weight closer to a BMI of 24 to 25 is worth aiming for, since a BMI above 27 raises the risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure in pregnancy, and difficulty conceiving. At 5'7" and 80 kg, your BMI is around 27, so a slow, sustained loss of 4 to 6 kg over 2 to 3 months is worth working towards while you plan.
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Start folic acid 400 to 800 mcg daily now, and continue it through the first trimester. Book a preconception consultation with a gynaecologist for a basic panel: thyroid (TSH), hemoglobin, vitamin D, vitamin B12, blood group, HbA1c, and a general urine test. Track your fertile window using a period tracker or ovulation strips once you actively start trying.
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Please stop any weight-loss or fat-burner supplements before you start trying. Also avoid crash diets, since a sudden drop in body fat can suppress ovulation.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Please get a pre-pregnancy counselling done so that the necessary tests prior to pregnancy and appropriate vitamins can be started.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Start folic acid supplement
Excercise regularly for weight loss.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Makwana Viral
Gynecologist
19 yrs exp
Vadodara
Take folic acid 5 mg and Pre natal vitamins . Try around time of ovulation . Yes weight management and healthy eating habits will bring result faster . For Pre pregnancy counselling connect
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Dr. Rajni Yadav
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Get prenatal tests done and weight reduction
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