02/10/2023
"Many cases of infertility are primarily caused by poor lifestyle habits. In addition, a high number of abortions, unhealthy sexual activity, exposure to harmful chemicals, and even significant mental stress and pressure can potentially harm the body and affect fertility rates.
Pregnant women over the age of 35 are referred to as advanced maternal age. They are more likely to face problems during pregnancy compared to those at a younger age, with proper preparation starting before conception and enhanced prenatal care, the negative impact on pregnancy can be minimized.
Here are some recommendations to consider:
1. Undergo pre-pregnancy examinations to rule out hereditary diseases: If there is a history of genetic or chromosomal diseases such as Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, congenital defects, etc.
2. Eliminate unhealthy habits and actively maintain physical well-being: This includes quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, coffee and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. It's important to relax both physically and mentally, ensuring sufficient sleep and engaging in appropriate physical exercise daily.
3. Pay attention to diet: Reduce the intake of sugary foods because older expectant mothers are more prone to weight gain and gestational diabetes. It is recommended to consume high in protein and low in fat diet. Taking folic acid supplements a month before conception is advisable, it helps to prevent neural development disorders in the fetus.
4. Protect the uterus: The uterus ages with time and needs special care during pregnancy. This includes avoiding heavy lifting, avoiding excessive fatigue, refraining from strenuous exercise, and preventing any compression of the abdominal area.
5. Calculate the menstrual cycle: Calculating the ovulation period, including using ovulation test strips, can help women determine the optimal time for conception and detect irregular ovulation.
In addition to reducing sugary food intake, it's also advisable to consume foods that nurture the ovaries and uterus, such as Chinese motherwort, black chicken, eggs, brown sugar, black beans, and more.
Chinese medicine believes that menstrual blood is governed by the kidneys, so kidney and essence nourishment is necessary. Foods such as walnuts, black sesame, black rice, chestnuts, yam, mulberries, and wolfberries, all have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and essence.
Dietary therapy: Tomato, straw mushroom, and broccoli, which are rich in folic acid, can help supplement folic acid.
Ingredients (for one-two persons): 100g each of cherry tomatoes, straw mushrooms, and broccoli, garlic, oyster sauce, pepper, salt, and cooking oil as needed.
Instructions: Wash the cherry tomatoes, straw mushrooms, and broccoli, then cut them into small pieces. Place a pan on the stove, add oil, and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the other
ingredients and stir-fry until well-cooked. Finally, add the seasonings, stir well, and it's ready to serve.
Massage is mainly based on meridians. Proper and regular massages can help relax the body, relieve fatigue, and boost the immune system. When not pregnant, massages can be used to relieve body fatigue during pregnancy preparation, but it's important not to get cold or catch a cold during the massage.
Chinese medicine often combines internal and external methods for body constitution adjustment. Therefore, when taking Chinese medicine to regulate the body, you can also perform body massages. Massaging the acupoints according to the constitution of women, preparing for pregnancy helps clear the meridians, regulate the functions of the organs and blood, promotes the balance of yin and yang in the body.
