Friday, December 4, 2009

How does a women planning to be pregnant (first child) at 40yrs prepare? Any health dangers

How does a women planning to be pregnant (first child) at 40yrs prepare? Any health dangers?
Any vitamins to take or foods to avoid?
Trying to Conceive - 4 Answers
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1 :
Go and have a pre-conception check up with your doctor. Your doctor will address any health issues with you. Make sure you are taking a folic acid supplement. Helps avoid birth defects such as spina bifida. Avoid alcohol while trying to conceive There is some increased risk for birth defects such as down's syndrome. You can have prenatal testing if you wish.
2 :
The health concerns are many for the child, at 40+ there is a high risk of the child having developmental problems, or downs syndrome
3 :
First you need to go and speak to your gyno. They can then fill you in on everything you could possible need to know or prepare yourself for. they will more than likely suggest you to start taking folic acid pills and go ahead and start on prenatal vitamins. best of luck to you baby dust headed your way.
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Firstly good luck! Some doctors might suggest trying IVF straight away because of your age factor. However, as mentioned by all the others, you need to start taking Folic Acid (at least 5mg) per day immediately. Some other very good vitamins are Vit E (1000mg) (excellent for fertility), your fish oils (omega 3, 6 and 9) - flaxseed oil works best for me, and a general multi-vit. If you have regular periods, and have no other health issues - after a ultrasound a gynae will assess you and discuss treatment (hence trying naturally or with assistance). You will need to be aggressive in trying, as you cannot afford to try naturally for 6 months without progress. Should you have no progress naturally, push your doctor for more options. Good luck and plenty baby dust to you *******

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