New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - What to do before TTC
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login


Forum LockedWhat to do before TTC
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
muppet View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 07 August 2007
Points: 62 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote muppet Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: What to do before TTC
    Posted: 20 March 2008 at 8:29am
Hi everyone,

My husband and I are planning to start TTC later in the year. I was wondering what I should do to prepare for this.

How long before TTC should I come off the pill? I'm guessing that it's good to allow a few months for my body to get back to 'normal'? (I've been on the pill for nearly 7 years)

I've heard about taking folic acid. How long before TTC is it recommended to take it?

Should I see my doctor at some stage? Is there anything else I should do other than trying to stay healthy?

Any opinions would be great

Thanks,

Claire
Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
ElfsMum View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 June 2007
Location: Christchurch
Points: 11702 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ElfsMum Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 8:41am
folic acid recommended 3 months before and up till 13 weeks. I personally didnt see my doctor but its possibly a good idea..they say things like cutting out caffeine and getting regular exercise(I didn't though) and having a good healthy diet.. and no alcohol i guess in a perfect ttc world.

in terms of the pill i dont think there's a set time..it probably is good to allow for a few months though.. oh and relaxing...apparently stress makes things more difficult!
Mum to two amazing boys!
Back to Top
peanut butter View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 20 February 2007
Points: 8044 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote peanut butter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 9:24am
Start saving your pennies too. If you can get used to living on one income and saving the rest you will have a sweet time of it later.

Folic acid 800mg 3 months before is ideal. Also make sure you are getting iodine (iodized salt instead of sea salt).

As kawwwww said, start shifting towards a healthy diet and excersing a lttle if you dont already. It all helps and makes you feel good too I wouldnt cut out alcohol completely but maybe cut out any benders (although those generally go with getting pregnant )

Basically I would concentrate on just being as healthy as you can wihtout being ridiculous. Cut out the junk food, and diet coke (aparently can reduce fertility)

Good luck!
Back to Top
MrsMojo View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 18 March 2008
Location: Wellington
Points: 8202 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote MrsMojo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 9:36am
Same as the lovely ladies above said re: folic acid and generally being healthy.

Regarding the pill I was on it for nearly 10 years when we decided to TTC. I stopped taking it and was pregnant after 3 months so if you decide to stop using your pill but aren't ready for TTC yet make sure you use something else.
Back to Top
ElfsMum View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 June 2007
Location: Christchurch
Points: 11702 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ElfsMum Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 4:35pm
my folic acid was cheaper (as i have no community service card) at chemist than on prescription.. was 11 $ for 3 months worth. (apofolic)
Mum to two amazing boys!
Back to Top
caliandjack View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 10 March 2007
Location: West Auckland
Points: 12487 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote caliandjack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 6:48pm
My doctor did send me for a blood test to make sure my imms were up to date.

[/url]

Angel June 2012
Back to Top
catie View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 19 December 2006
Points: 416 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote catie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 March 2008 at 7:00pm
It's probably a good idea to visit the Dr to have your iron levels checked, rubella immunity etc.

Lots of pretty obvious stuff -eat well, give up smoking, exercise sensibly, cminimise caffeine, blah blah, and make sure your DH does too - and he needs to keep the swimmers cool - so minimise hot baths etc. The key time for folic acid is pretty much immediately after conception and for the first couple of months, so before you even know you're prg - therefore the advice to start it as soon as you start ttc. and like the others have said, 800 mcg.

good luck
Back to Top
Gazelle View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: New Zealand
Points: 54 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gazelle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 March 2008 at 4:10pm
It sounds like we might be ttc around the same time

I have been thinking about ttc for a while and I found the book "Stay Fertile Longer" by Mary Kittel really helpful. It explains all the sorts of factors that can contribute to sucessful conception and what you can do now to help that. I found it really good cos you may think you don't have to do anything until 3 months out (folic acid etc) but there is heaps of stuff that it is imporatnt to start working on even 1 year before ttc (I am a natural planner so I think thats why I liked it so much).

It is not just physical stuff either, but having discussions with your partner on how you will bring up the child (religion, disciplne etc), making sure you are ready (in right job, reduced stress), environmental factors etc.

I got the book from Borders but you could try your library for this or similar books.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.05
Copyright ©2001-2022 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.582 seconds.