Meet With Your OBGYN
If you’re planning on becoming pregnant, it’s a good idea to meet with your gynecologist first. They can help you review any medications you’re currently taking to make sure they won’t interfere with conception (or the pregnancy itself). They can also make recommendations based on your specific needs to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Track Your Period and Ovulation
Tracking your period and ovulation cycle will help you determine the best time to have sex to try to get pregnant. Ovulation kits and period tracking apps can help you figure out the timing. If your cycle changes drastically from month to month or is unusually short or long, consult with your doctor, as this could indicate an underlying health issue that might interfere with getting pregnant.
Avoid Harmful Substances
Caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco can all make you less likely to get pregnant — and possibly harm fetal development. Stop using these substances before you try to get conceive. To promote healthy fetal development, consider taking prenatal vitamins, which are high in essential nutrients like folic acid.
Remember, even when following these guidelines, it can still take up to a year for a couple to conceive. If you have been trying to get pregnant for over a year without success, it may be time to visit a fertility specialist to consider additional medical solutions that can help you conceive.
Dr. Amanambu graduated from medical school in 1989 from the University of Nigeria. He did his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at The Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Amanambu also received a Master of Public Health (MPH) in preventive medicine and public health from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in 2008. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), and his special interests include preventive medicine, care of elderly persons, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses.
Dr. Amanambu and the team at Pax Internal Medicine Associates believe in strong physician-patient partnerships in order to achieve better health outcomes. At the warm and inviting office, patients have access to internal medicine and preventive care appointments, including diagnostic and therapeutic services for allergies, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and joint pain. The practice also recognizes the importance of food, exercise, environment, and mental well-being to the overall individual, which is why they offer supervised medical weight loss to their patients.
To learn how Pax Internal Medicine Associates can help you take control of your health, call the office or make an appointment online.
Tel: 330-375-0000
1947 W. Market Street, Ste 111
Akron, OH 44313.
(Behind the CVS Pharmacy)
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