21 Aug 2024
By: Aileen Chua
You have enjoyed enough of your couple time and have started to think of having a child to spice up your life. Then you start to wonder if your body is healthy enough to grow a healthy baby, and thinking if you need to get any checks done. For those of you who are feeling like this, here is a list of aspects to look out for to have a rough gauge of how ready your body is 😊
Cycle: 26-35 days. Length of Period: 4-7 days.
No cramps
Amount (For 2 days, 1/2-3/4 day pad filled every 3-4 hours, 3/4 overnight pad filled when sleeping)
Your blood is in this colour
Clear and stretchy, resembling raw egg white
An increase of at least 0.4°C after ovulation, and maintain for 12-14 days
Good appetite (normal portion 2-3 meals a day)
Good digestion (no bloating, no reflux, no nauseous)
Regular bowel movements (Stools not too dry and hard, not loose and watery, not sticky)
Have a balanced diet
Have a healthy weight range of BMI 20-23 (Weight in kg/Height*Height in m)
Have 7-8 hours of sleep
Sleep by 11pm
Mentally prepared for the changes that the body has to go through during the pregnancy
Calm and relaxed generally
Have good abdominal muscles and core body strength Have strong lower back muscles Correct alignment of the spine and pelvic Have good stamina
Sub-fertility | Pregnancy | Gynecology |
General Health
Email contact: aileen@yitcm.com.sg
