Pregnancy wish for women with a chronic medical condition? Prevent a risky pregnancy before pregnancy!
Start family planning before conception. This is the best way to avoid complications during pregnancy. As chronic medical conditions are more common than ever in general the prevalence of these conditions also rises in men and women of reproductive age. Experts agree that when the chronic medical condition is stable before conception the risk for complications drops.
Who should get preconception counseling? Preconception counseling is recommended for women with a medical history of high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, lupus, asthma… For anyone who had pre-existing medical issues. Mothers-to-be with chronic medical conditions need to be followed by their specialist who should give individualized preconceptional counseling. Because we know that the most important time to ensure the condition is under control is before or early in pregnancy.
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