Conception usually occurs two weeks before the next period is due. Most women will not know that they are pregnant initially; they will come to know about it when they are almost around three weeks into the pregnancy. The growing embryo is most sensitive to harm in the two to eight weeks after the conception. This is the period when the baby’s organs develop and so it is called the period of organogenesis.
First and foremost question to ask is, are you and your partner ready for the parenthood? Consider all the factors thoroughly because your entire life will be changed by this decision. The next important thing to do, is to start on folic acid 0.4 mg daily. Studies have clearly found evidence that the folic acid and vitamins prevent some serious birth defects such as deformity of the brain and spinal cord of the growing embryo. Once you are considering pregnancy you should stop all the bad habits like smoking, drinking alcohol and using recreational drugs. If you have any medical condition such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, kidney problem etc., you should have pre pregnancy counseling with your doctor. If there is any family history of Downs or other genetic disorders in your family or your partner’s family, then you should get pre pregnancy genetic counseling.
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