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The Pretrimester - what it is and why it matters
If you're considering starting a family soon, congratulations! This is such an exciting time, but it also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding what you should be doing when trying to conceive to prepare your body for pregnancy. The way you take care of yourself and the choices that you make directly affect your egg quality. One important step you can take is focusing on your preconception care, which includes the period known as the pretrimester.
The pretrimester is the time before you start trying to conceive, when you can make changes to your lifestyle and health habits that can help ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. It's an opportunity to get your body in the best shape possible for pregnancy, by optimizing your physical, nutritional, and emotional health.
Why is the pretrimester important?
Research shows that the health of a baby is largely determined by the health of the mother before and during pregnancy. By taking care of yourself in the preconception...
Dr. Laura Costello
Founder - The Pretrimester Fertility Consulting
With infertility rates soaring worldwide, many women are feeling the pressure about starting a family. At The Pretrimester, we offer personalized fertility consulting to help you get pregnant faster and feel confident and excited about becoming a mom. The information provided on this website, including coaching services, courses, blog posts, and downloadable resources, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Laura Costello is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Fertility Coach, but this content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, medical conditions, or fertility. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of information on this site. The Pretrimester and Dr. Laura Costello do not guarantee specific results and assume no liability for any decisions made based on this information.
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