Issues to Discuss and Questions to Ask

The following topics should be discussed during preconception counseling Weight The time to reach your appropriate weight is before you decide to have a baby. Obesity may put your pregnancy in a high- risk category. Women who are underweight sometimes ovulate irregularly, or they do not ovulate at all, making it difficult to get pregnant. Diet A healthy diet is necessary before, during, and after pregnancy. Folic acid This vitamin is essential in preventing fetal malformations, such as neural...