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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">‘Check Your Readiness Before Having a Child’ The Complete Guide for New Parents</h2>
<p>Preparation before having a child consists of 3 main parts:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Physical Examination</strong> to detect genetic diseases and thalassemia carriers</li>
<li><strong>Lifestyle Adjustment</strong> quit smoking/alcohol and control weight</li>
<li><strong>Supplementation</strong> start taking folic acid at least 3 months before pregnancy</li>
</ul>
<p><em>* If natural conception takes longer than 1 year (or 6 months for women over 35 years old), consult a specialist doctor</em></p>
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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">Why Check Readiness Before Having a Child?</h2>
<p>Preparation is not just about “luck” but about “science.” Readiness checks help reduce risks that may occur to both the mother and the fetus as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Reduce Complications</strong> prevent miscarriage or preeclampsia</li>
<li><strong>Screen for Genetic Diseases</strong> such as thalassemia, which many Thai people are carriers of</li>
<li><strong>Check Immunity</strong> test for rubella and hepatitis B virus to prevent infection to the baby</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">Checklist: 5 Tests You Must Do!</h2>
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<ol>
<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Blood Test</strong></span> to check blood concentration, Rh blood group, and sexually transmitted diseases</li>
<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Genetic Carrier Screening</strong></span> especially for thalassemia and other recessive genes</li>
<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Immunity Test</strong></span> if no immunity to rubella, vaccination is recommended and contraception should be used for at least 1 month after</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #00826a;">Ultrasound of Uterus and Ovaries (for women)</span></strong> to check for enlarged uterus, tumors, or cysts</li>
<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Semen Analysis</strong></span> for men to check sperm count and motility</li>
</ol>
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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">Lifestyle Adjustment</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Weight Management</strong> Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 – 22.9 because obesity affects ovulation</li>
<li><strong>Supplements</strong> Women should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent birth defects</li>
<li><strong>Stress Reduction</strong> Accumulated stress raises cortisol levels, which interferes with reproductive hormones</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">Signs That You Should “See a Doctor” Immediately!</h2>
<p>No need to wait a full year if you meet any of the following conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Woman over 35 years old and has been trying for 6 months without success</li>
<li>Irregular menstrual cycles or abnormally severe menstrual pain</li>
<li>History of uterine or ovarian surgery</li>
<li>Man with a history of testicular injury or mumps during childhood</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="color: #00826a;">FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Preparing for Having a Child</h2>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Q: What vitamins should I take before pregnancy?</strong></span></h4>
<p>A: Mainly folic acid, vitamin D, and iron. For men, zinc and coenzyme Q10 are recommended to nourish sperm.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Q: How many months of trying naturally is considered infertility?</strong></span></h4>
<p>A: For couples under 35 years old, it is 12 months. But if over 35 years old, it is counted as only 6 months.</p>


Where to start if you want to have children? Check out this complete checklist for couples planning to have kids, from basic health checks and genetic testing to lifestyle adjustments, to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy for both mother and child.

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