This invaluable pre-pregnancy resource discusses virtually every aspect of preconception that affects a healthy baby and shows you how to handle each one. The new material in this updated edition includes- the latest nutritional and vaccine recommendations new facts about fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and herbs the latest technology available for genetic testing and screening guidelines advice on how to detoxify your home and work environments The book also includes separate questionnaires for prospective parents to fill out in preparation for their preconception medical visit. Before Your Pregnancy is a warm, intelligent, and completely informed reference that gives aspiring parents exactly the knowledge and support they need to ensure the best for their child-to-be. Now completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy) well-being for women and men, Amy Ogle and Lisa Mazzullo draw on new research from their complementary fields of expertise and reveal how good preconception health can lower the risk of pregnancy complications and improve lifelong health. Why a ninety-day guide? It takes that long for sperm to mature, and at least that much time for the prospective mother to ensure that her body becomes pregnancy-ready. In a warm, intelligent style, the authors address up-to-date topics such as age, heredity, vaccinations, supplements, and weight. In easily accessible chapters, this guide covers such topics as . Nutrition- meal makeovers plus new facts (and fiction) about fish, omega-3s, vitamins, and herbs . Personal readiness- how to assess emotional, financial, and physical readiness, including a preconception-friendly exercise program, plus advice for avid athletes . Becoming an informed patient- choosing a doctor, insurance coverage, baby-friendly medications, and the latest genetic screening guidelines . Women's health- expanded coverage of gynecologic and medical conditions affecting fertility and pregnancy (including bariatric surgery and physical disabilities), and steps to create a welcoming womb by optimizing immune health . Environment- a roundup of environmental exposures and travel tips . Men's health- practical lifestyle advice for men to help maximize the number and health of sperm . Conception- clear signs that predict when to "start trying," and the truth behind common myths . Infertility- reassuring options for reproductive assistance . Interconception health- the best plan for pregnancy recovery, before trying for another . Resources- questionnaires for your preconception medical visit, and charts to track fertility signs