What should I do if I want to get pregnant?

You must follow a balanced diet, try to lose excess weight if any, exercise, stop or reduce tobacco and alcohol intake, not take medications if you have delayed menstruation and visit your doctor for a pre-gestation check-up.

When should I take a pregnancy test?

When your menstruation is delayed. If the test is negative and you still do not get your period, it should be repeated in a week to 10 days, and go visit your gynaecologist. If positive, make an appointment with your gynaecologist after 4 to 6 weeks of the delayed menstruation.

What is the ideal weight gain during pregnancy?

It should be within 9 and 12 kg over the mother's ideal weight. During pregnancy it is recommended that the mother eat more vegetables and drink more water, along with eating more whole wheat cereals and legumes. Water helps eliminate residues through the kidneys and alleviates constipation. For gestation not immunised from Toxoplasmosis we recommend not eating raw meat (tartar, carpaccio or raw cold cuts). We also recommend avoiding eating Brie type cheeses due to a risk of listeriosis.

Should sport activities cease during pregnancy.

In general exercise improves cardiovascular and muscular conditioning which favours proper posture and limits excessive weight gain. We recommend regular, low impact physical activity not lasting longer than 45 minutes per session. Sports with vibrations and overloading in the abdominal area should be avoided, along with those that include the chance of falling and bruising (horseback riding, skiing, skating, scuba-diving, mountain climbing, boxing,…)

What hygienic measures should be taking during pregnancy?

Body hygiene should be specially looked after. We recommend at least one bath or shower a day. Teeth cleaning should be done regularly with at least one visit to the dentist. Nipples and breasts should be carefully washed and hydrated. Hygiene around the genitals should be done carefully, while we do not recommend vaginal douches.

Is sexually activity allowed during pregnancy?

If the pregnancy is normal, sexual relations are accepted in the normal frequency. Sexual relations should be stopped in the case of possible abortions, membrane rupture or genital haemorrhaging at any time during pregnancy, with genital infections, risk of premature birth and whenever the gynaecologist stands against it.

Can you travel during pregnancy?

As long as the patient is not suppose to stay resting, travelling and driving is allowed, always trying to avoid long trips. We recommend frequent rest stops to walk and wearing your safety belt below the abdomen. The same goes for trips by boat and flights.