Spring Tune-up:Be Heart Friendly

For many young women, their gynecologist is their only doctor. If you are seriously considering getting pregnant, you may want to consider having a complete physical. This will help to rule out any underlying problems that may intefere with getting pregnant. Our poor diet often leads to chronic high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary artery disease. It’s always a good idea to have one doctor or nurse practitioner who knows your health history and can provide continuity of care for you. Going to one pharmacy or a pharmacy that has your prescriptions on record will prevent drug interactions that might cause problems.

As part of your spring tune-up, go to the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign to learn what you can do to improve your heart health. Regular exercise and and a lower fat diet can go a long way to improve heart health. Many of us have to re-learn healthy behaviors. It’s never to late to start. These are the behaviors you will be teaching your baby. Here’s to a heart healthy life! ( Raise your water glass!)