Before birthMay 30, 20261 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.

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