We Are Planning A Baby . Need To Understand The

Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2020

Question: We are planning a baby . Need to understand the tests we need to undergo for prevention and good health of the unborn . Also need to understand whether to consume folic acid tablets helps. Need to understand on how to improve the chances of conceiving. we are period following calendar and having regular intercourse after 8 days after periods ends

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details before proceeding

Detailed Answer:
Hello

After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern but before proceeding I would like to ask you few things

1. How old are you and your partner?
2. Any previous medical condition?
3. Smoking or drinking habits among any of you?
4. Any medications ongoing?
5. What’s your cycle length and are they regular?

Yes it’s always advisable to start folic acid supplement once you plan to conceive.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (1 hour later)

1. husband 30 wife 28
2. none
3. husband drinks once a week in moderate quantity.
4. none
5. 4 to 6 days and regular .. 28 days cycle .. sometimes delay by 1 day

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Everything looks good, just stop alcohol consumption as it affects sperm motility. As your cycle length is 28 days so have daily intercourse from 12 to 16 day of your cycle as your highest ovulation day will be around 14th day.

No other test will be required before conception.

Wish you all the best.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (1 hour later)

is there any risk if both couple are found to be minor Thalassemia?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
If you and your partner both have the trait for the main type of thalassaemia (beta thalassaemia), then there's a:

-1 in 4 chance each child you have will not have thalassaemia or carry the thalassaemia trait.

-1 in 2 chance each child you have will be a carrier of thalassaemia, but will not have the condition themselves.

-1 in 4 chance each child you have will be born with thalassaemia.

If both of you are carriers and you're planning to have a baby, talk to your GP about getting a referral to a genetic counsellor, who can explain the risks to your children and what your options are.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (4 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My pleasure

Detailed Answer:
Kindly close the discussion and give your feedback.

Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng