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Regular intercourse
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It is recommended to have regular intercourse 2–3 times per week during the fertile time of the month.
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Folic Acid 500 ug
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Begin taking folic acid 3 months pre-conception and continue to take it until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. Folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects. Products such as Blackmores Pregnancy are beneficial – in addition to folic acid it also contains iodine.
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Healthy diet
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A healthy diet and Body Mass Index (BMI) benefits your overall health and can help you maintain a healthy weight.
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Regular exercise
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Moderate exercise includes activities such as walking or social tennis.
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Weight
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We recommend you use the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a guide to maintaining an appropriate body weight. Evidence suggests that fertility improves significantly if a woman with a high BMI can achieve a 5% reduction in weight.
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| Multi-vitamins |
Taking a multi-vitamin may benefit your overall health.
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GP check-up
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You should discuss your current medications with your GP and their implications for pregnancy.
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Blood tests
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Your GP can also check for rubella and chicken pox status, blood group, Rh factor, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
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| Your menstrual cycle |
The most fertile time for a woman is between days 8 to 13 of a 28 day cycle. However, as you ovulate 14 days before your next period rather than 14 days after your last one, your fertile period will be later if your cycle is longer.
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