Before you are pregnant
Making plans before you are pregnant increases your chances of being better prepared when the time comes.
Making changes to you diet and lifestyle before you're pregnant can help increase your chance of:
- getting pregnant
- having a healthy pregnancy.
Before trying for a baby, talk to your doctor about:
- any existing health issues you or your partner have
- you and your partner's family and genetic history
- healthy eating and changes to your or your partner's lifestyle
- any vaccinations you need to get before becoming pregnant.
You may also want to consider planning your finances, which can include:
- creating a budget to start saving in advance for the cost of having a baby
- boosting your superannuation now, if you plan to take time off work after having your baby
- getting professional financial advice.
Not everyone who wants a baby will get pregnant as soon as they start trying. Learn more about:
- what to expect if you're trying to have a baby, and where to get emotional support
- your IVF options.