Pregnancy Planning and Conception

Deciding to have a baby

Deciding to have a baby brings with it a mixture of emotions for both men and women alike. It can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. This mixture of emotions can become quite overwhelming, especially when trying to understand and absorb the wealth of information available. This is normal and shouldn’t frighten you.

Having a baby is a big decision. It’s life-changing and shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are ways to keep your emotions in check, maintain a realistic approach and achieve this wondrous accomplishment in your life.

For many, trying for a baby and getting pregnant is not a difficult process. Some women fall pregnant quite quickly, while others find the process takes a little time. This is normal – every woman is unique to some degree and her body will take to pregnancy differently. For others, difficulties get in the way and their fertility journey joins a different path to try and conceive.

The process almost always starts off simply – eat well, keep fit, load up on folic acid and pregnancy vitamins and initiate open communication between yourself, your partner and your doctor, nurse or midwife. Once you’ve decided to have a baby, preparing for the little one is the most ideal scenario and an important step for a healthy and happy pregnancy. It is never too early to get yourself ready for pregnancy.

What happens in the time before you conceive is just as important as after. There are plenty things you can do before and in between pregnancies to better your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby.