Preconception checklist

Confirm a suspected pregnancy immediately to avoid unnecessary risks to your baby.

As your pregnancy advances, the uterus exerts an increased upward pressure on your diaphragm. As you near your due date you may find that you breathe less deeply, although more efficiently.

The Pros

• Offers immediate relief.

• Decreases tension and offers good pain relief.

Foetal movement counts (after 28 weeks)
Be aware of your baby’s pattern of movements on a daily basis by counting four foetal movements in the hour after a meal every day.

As a mom, whether you have a child yet or not, you look into the lens of the future to envision memorable moment after memorable moment together.

Before exercising, during or before pregnancy, it is advisable to eat high fibre, high carbohydrate snacks, such as an apple, dried fruit, banana or whole wheat muffin, as your metabolic functions

Make sure you have everything you need for your baby's arrival with our checklist. Get organized and feel confident for the big day.

Ideally, you should assess your health and fitness. You may need to make some changes to your lifestyle

Ultrasound

Exercise leads to improved circulation, which in turn can reduce the severity of varicosities (varicose veins).

Instructor’s credentials, for example, midwife, physiotherapist.

Instructor’s specialised training in childbirth education.

Your nutritional status at the time of conception and in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy is significant for the successful outcome of the pregnancy. 

Your safety and that of your baby are of prime importance at all times. You may begin to exercise in early pregnancy and continue for as long as you feel comfortable.

“I am pregnant – can I exercise?”

Feeling healthy, stress-free and relaxed will only help the chance of you and your partner falling pregnant.

Take particular care of your back during and after pregnancy – protect it from strain and possible injury.

Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.

Physical environment

Pregnancy is usually diagnosed several weeks after conception. It is, therefore, advisable to avoid risk factors if you are planning to become pregnant.