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There are a few general guidelines for pre-pregnancy preparation that apply to all medical issues. 1. Make sure that the healthcare provider managing your condition is aware that you are considering pregnancy. Some medications can affect a developing fetus even before a woman is aware that she has conceived. Therefore, a provider may transition you to a different drug that has  weeks or even months prior to initiating efforts to achieve pregnancy.


2. If possible, gain or maintain good control of your disease a few months prior to conception. Though many women with se- rious medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid disease can have healthy pregnancies, poor control of these diseases can lead not only to the worsening health of the mother, but can


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also cause issues with babies — like birth defects, complications related to prematu- rity and other serious problems.


3. Keep all of your appointments with your provider and specialists. Some women with chronic medical conditions will be referred to a high-risk pregnancy doctor (or perinatologist). Your provider will also want to have the ability to contact others who manage your medical conditions. In addition to these tips, here are some  the chances of having a healthy pregnancy for some common chronic diseases.


Allergies Try to avoid contact with your allergy trig- gers. Use air conditioning instead of opening windows, and avoid outdoor activities when the pollen count is high. If you have indoor 


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