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Pre-conception care
Pregnancy care should begin before pregnancy occurs to ensure the best outcomes for the mother and the baby.
What are the parts of pre-pregnancy care?
** Taking a medical history to find out the chronic health problems the woman suffers from and trying to control these problems before entering pregnancy
** Making sure that the pregnant woman has taken all the necessary vaccinations
** Searching for genetic problems that may be transmitted to the fetus
** Getting rid of harmful habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol
**Calculating the BMI and encouraging the woman to reach a normal weight
**Evaluating the psychological/mental problems that the woman may suffer from and the treatments taken for these treatments
**Starting to give the necessary vitamins such as folic acid
**Searching for genetic problems in the family that require additional evaluation or giving specific treatments during pregnancy (heart problems, thrombophilia…etc.)
What tests are required as part of preconception care?
** CBC to assess anemia
** HBA1C test
** Thyroid test
** Virus tests (HIV, hepatitis)
** Syphilis test
** Urine analysis
What information should be given to the woman before pregnancy?
** Parts of health care and follow-up during pregnancy and the number of visits
** Tests performed during pregnancy to ensure the chromosomal and anatomical health of the fetus
** Modes of birth and their details (vaginal, caesarean)
**Possible complications based on the woman's medical history
**Medical reasons for cesarean section and its possible complications in the short and long term
**Possible complications of vaginal childbirth
