I’m going to talk today about some of
the things that practitioners recommend when you start your journey to getting
pregnant and how this can be difficult to follow at times. Being strong is
always difficult when those around you aren’t however it is definitely worth
the wait! Miscommunications in the press make it all too easy to
ignore vital information when you are planning for a baby. 5 a day, no
alcohol, folic acid, exercise, nuts in pregnancy etc, are all used
interchangeably and one day there seems to be one headline the next another
contradicting the first! In past posts I talked about how the mothers
health can have a major impact on their future child’s health. Sometimes
this can all seem a bit daunting when your friends who aren't trying
for a baby are tucking into a bottle of wine and indulging in all sorts of
things and more importantly this‘ sacrifice’ seems to be taking forever
with no sign of that all elusive pregnancy!
When
it comes down to trying for a baby some couples seem to give their car more
thought than they do themselves, ie giving the motor a regular MOT, keeping it
clean, waxing it regularly and keeping it running smoothly by topping up with
oil and water!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7886444.stm A
BBC report revealed that many women can be daunted by advice on preconception
and as a result ignore much of it. Bridet Benelam Nutrition scientist at
the British Nutrition Foundation said ’having a healthy lifestyle is
important to everyone, but is particularly so for women who may become pregnant
because this can effect the health of their baby, not only at birth but
throughout life’ Professor Hazel Inskip said ‘ The big problem is women don’t
know when they are going to get pregnant. It could take a month, it could take
2 years and that’s a long time to be carrying on doing these things’
I
have to admit Professor Hazel Inskips words are ringing in my ear as I see many
clients who have come to me after 2 or more IVF cycles and after trying for
over 2 years. During this time they have been on a ‘restricted service’ as some
have said to me, which can sometimes leave them glib to my advice. You can
imagine the response when I then go on to talk to them about all the common
issues about diet and nutrients that are important when planning to succeed. In
this instance it’s always helpful to remind them gently about the end game and
also the statistics behind all the ‘sacrifices’ . My advice is only a guideline
and in many cases if the couple are so intent on the coffee or chocckie, I do
allow the rules to be relaxed a bit - as nobody likes it when you are
told what to do, myself included! However I'm a stickler for no social
poisons such as alcohol, smoking and coffee as well as limiting sugar. I
do however like to give them a plan and in this plan it outlines a few things
to help them to take the issue seriously and in doing so this will help to
re-focus the mind again. Next week I will reveal the 10 suggestions of how
to prepare for pregnancy.
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