start taking a good multivitamin with 100-200% the recommended allowance of folic acid.

Also, get a full checkup soon - tell your doctor you're planning on getting pregnant in a few months. They may check some other stuff they might not check otherwise. If you have any chronic health issues, or anything you're been meaning to ask your doctor about, now is a great time. (i.e. if you have asthma or other such conditions, you will need to work with your doctor about what drugs are the least risk during pregnancy)

Try to delve into any emotions about having kids. I think everyone who is realistic about having kids has at least some concerns or apprehensions. This may mean writing in a diary, talking with friends who have kids, talking with your husband, going to a therapist, or all of the above.

Get into the best shape that you can. I know that is so much easier said than done, but do whatever you can. Core strength and flexibility are especially important.

Also, a few months before you're thinking of starting to try, you may also want to start charting your cycles. It is extremely helpful to get really good and familiar with your own personal patterns (how many days long your cycle is, when you ovulate in your cycle, personal signs of ovulation or period coming, etc.) before you actually start to try.

Answered by Pankaj , an ibibo Advisor, at 1:47 AM on December 08, 2008

Nothing extra is needed you get pregnant just by making an unprotected sex with your partner.

Answered by Clever , an ibibo Advisor, at 8:09 PM on December 04, 2008

what you do before you are pregnant can affect your pregnancy! In addition to eating right, exercising and getting plenty of rest, there are five things you can do before getting pregnant to have a healthy pregnancy and to reduce your risk of having a baby with a birth defect.

1. Start taking 0.4 mg (400 mcg.) of folic acid every day now, because it takes some time for your body to build up proper stores of this important B-vitamin. It is important to take it before conception and early in pregnancy, since these defects occur in the first month of pregnancy before most women realize they're pregnant.

2. See your health care provider for a check-up, and make sure you've had all your immunizations, especially for rubella (German measles). If you're taking a prescribed medication, be sure your health care provider and pharmacist know that you're planning to become pregnant.

3. If you smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs, STOP! These substances can threaten the health of your baby, and your own health too.

4. Stay away from toxic chemicals at home and at work--including insecticides, solvents (like some cleaners or paint thinners), lead, and mercury. Read the labels before using chemicals, and don't be afraid to ask your health care provider if you have questions!

5. If you have a cat, don't handle the cat litter--it can carry "toxoplasmosis" which can cause birth defects. If possible, take a break from this chore while you're pregnant! Also, wear gloves while gardening in areas cats may visit and while handling uncooked meat
http://pregnancyandbaby. com/pregnancy/baby/Before-preg nancy--What-you-can-do-to-prep are-your-body-6091.htm

Answered by Laxmikantha , an ibibo Master, at 2:51 PM on December 02, 2008

Dear Abhya:
Excercise- Being physically fit is very important before, during and after pregnancy. Womens Selfestee.com recommends being on some type of aerobic exercise program before getting pregnant. With pregnany in mind, you should look for a low-impact program such as swimming, eliptical machines, walking or biking. All these activities are easy on the joints and the baby. The American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologist's recommends a maximum heart rate of 140 beats/minute.

Answered by Ajay Chawla , an ibibo Master, at 1:03 AM on December 02, 2008