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PRE-PREGNANCY ASSESSMENT and WORK-UP

  • Gynecological history and examination, evaluation of uterus and ovaries by ultrasonography,

  • Pap smear examination for early diagnosis of cervical dysplasia and cancer

  • Quit Smoking

  • Check Immunity against  Rubella infection. If negative, plan Vaccination against Rubella.

  • Plan to be as close to the ideal body weight as possible

  • A diet containing less  caffeine (not consuming too much tea, coffee, cola, etc)
    Start folic acid supplementation 2-3 months before pregnancy and continue until the 12th week of pregnancy.       - The lowest dose of folic acid is 0.4 mg once daily.
     - Patients with an enzyme defect that affects folic acid metabolism (MTHFR), women with excessive weight and women with a previous history of Neural Tube Defect should receive a higher dose of folic acid.

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