{"id":47776,"date":"2025-05-22T10:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=47776"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:30:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:30:14","slug":"getting-your-body-ready-for-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/getting-your-body-ready-for-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Body Ready for Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47776\" class=\"elementor elementor-47776\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91debb8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91debb8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c3e3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32c3e3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>In Malaysia, many couples dream of starting a family but not everyone knows how important it is to prepare your body before trying to conceive. Whether you\u2019re in your 20s or 30s, or managing a medical condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, a little planning can make a big difference for both mother and baby.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a simple guide to help you get started on the right path to a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3155a12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3155a12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66beb4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66beb4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What lifestyle habits can future mothers adopt to prepare for pregnancy?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c248f72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c248f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTaking care of your body now can improve your chances of a smooth pregnancy\nlater. Hence it is important to start with a strong foundation:\n<ul style=\"line-height:24px\">\n \t<li>Eat well: A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein,\nand folic acid supports fertility and a healthy pregnancy.<\/li>\n \t<li>Exercise regularly: Gentle physical activity (like walking, swimming, or yoga)\nhelps maintain a healthy weight and improves circulation.<\/li>\n \t<li>Get enough sleep: Aim for seven to nine hours of good sleep each night to\nsupport hormone balance and energy.<\/li>\n \t<li>Quit smoking and reduce alcohol\/caffeine consumption: Smoking and\nconsuming alcohol\/caffeine can affect fertility and increase pregnancy risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8b5b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3d8b5b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8952c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8952c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47781\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe75e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fe75e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5629664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5629664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How important is mental and emotional health when planning for pregnancy?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67bd5d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67bd5d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Very important.<br \/>Chronic stress can disrupt hormones and affect ovulation. Take time to relax, do activities you enjoy, and consider mindfulness or counseling if needed. A healthy mind supports a healthy body and baby. If you\u2019re struggling emotionally, it\u2019s okay to seek support from a counselor or trusted doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d77fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d9d77fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25f161 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b25f161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47780\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-3-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f2817 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d5f2817\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a9e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1a9e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What health conditions can affect pregnancy or the ability to conceive?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492dc49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"492dc49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome common issues among Malaysian women include:\n<ul style=\"line-height: 24px;\">\n \t<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n \t<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n \t<li>High cholesterol<\/li>\n \t<li>Thyroid disorders<\/li>\n \t<li>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/li>\n \t<li>Liver or kidney issues.<\/li>\n \t<li>Thyroid disorders<\/li>\n \t<li>Obesity or underweight issues<\/li>\n \t<li>Liver or kidney conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nManaging these early improves chances of a safe pregnancy and healthy baby.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7219e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6d7219e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0338bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0338bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When should you start doing medical checkups?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53712ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53712ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIdeally, three to six months before trying to conceive.\n\nYou are recommended to do:\n<ul style=\"line-height:24px;\">\n \t<li>Basic blood tests (sugar, thyroid, hemoglobin)<\/li>\n \t<li>Checking your vaccination status (especially rubella, hepatitis B)<\/li>\n \t<li>A general health assessment and advice on any medications you\u2019re taking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f1b07f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6f1b07f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c119d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c119d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47779\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/article-220525-4-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f51c162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f51c162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24d61eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24d61eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are there any screenings you should do before pregnancy?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b28291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b28291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Pre- pregnancy is the perfect time for:\n<ul style=\"line-height:24px;\">\n \t<li>Pap smear (for cervical health)<\/li>\n \t<li>Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) test<\/li>\n \t<li>Clinical breast exam<\/li>\n \t<li>Thalassemia screening (common among Malaysian couples)<\/li>\n \t<li>Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)\ntesting if at risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b5f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a8b5f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13612ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13612ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is early detection of health issues important?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a3cbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47a3cbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finding and treating problems like cervical changes, diabetes, or high blood pressure early can reduce complications during pregnancy, lower miscarriage risk, and protect both mother and baby during delivery. Early treatment gives you and your baby the best chance at a smooth journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b3a7a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7b3a7a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f73a659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f73a659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic07\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What if you already have diabetes or high blood pressure?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04ae931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04ae931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo problem \u2014 with proper control, many women have safe pregnancies.\nTips include:\n<ul style=\"line-height:24px\">\n \t<li>Regular checkups and home monitoring<\/li>\n \t<li>Healthy eating, exercise, and weight control<\/li>\n \t<li>Avoid traditional herbs without medical advice<\/li>\n \t<li>Make sure your medications are safe during pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89de0ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"89de0ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89708e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89708e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic08\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final advice for Malaysian women preparing for pregnancy:<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cb27e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2cb27e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style= \"line-height:24px;\">\n \t<li>Start folic acid supplements at least one to three months before trying to\nconceive<\/li>\n \t<li>Avoid self-medication \u2014 always check with your doctor<\/li>\n \t<li>Maintain a healthy Body Mass Index, BMI (not too thin or overweight)<\/li>\n \t<li>Talk to a women\u2019s health specialist early \u2014 especially if you\u2019re over 35 or have\nhealth concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b803818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b803818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Remember: A little planning today can lead to a healthier tomorrow for both <\/strong><strong>mother and baby.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac04b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8ac04b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Malaysia, many couples dream of starting a family but not everyone knows how important it is to prepare your body before trying to conceive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47777,"template":"","topic":[158],"language":[137],"class_list":["post-47776","health-article","type-health-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-obstetrics-gynecology","language-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - 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