Getting to the age where child-bearing is an option entails that that woman is physically and mentally ready. Being ready mentally is easy, but being physically ready needs a little work. Specially that pregnancy will take a toll on your physical appearance and if you are not careful, you will soon realize that though our body is like duracell procell c, that are designed for heavy and extreme jobs, there will come a time that your body will get tired.
In most cases, pregnant women experience an increase in sugar levels and in their blood pressure. Being ready before getting pregnant means controlling and maintaining just the right levels, including the type of food intake.
Another thing to prepare for before getting pregnant is the level of folate or vitamin B9. Most studies show that women who get 400 micrograms (0.4 milligrams) daily before getting pregnant and during the early stages of pregnancy significantly reduce the risk of neural tube defect in babies up to 70%.
