Before birth1 min readUpdated June 1, 2026
Preconception planning before pregnancy
Folic acid, vaccines, health checks, and lifestyle changes before trying to conceive — Long Châu, CDC.
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Bầu Ăn Gì? Team · References Long Châu, CDC, WHO
Why plan ahead?
Reduce neural tube defect risk, anemia, and optimize health before conception.
Before trying
- Folic acid 400 mcg/day (or higher if prescribed).
- Medical, dental, blood pressure, and glucose checks.
- Update vaccines per schedule.
- Stop smoking and alcohol; healthy weight.
Nutrition
Varied diet; limit high-mercury fish; iodine/iron if locally deficient (with advice).
Once pregnant
Register antenatal care early; do not self-medicate.