Hi doctor I am 30 year old man married for the last 2 years and my wife is 29 years. We are planning for a baby. Just wondering if you can give me some tips that will help us bring up a healthy baby. I have a hectic work schedule and end up working for 12 hours daily as my profession of hr demands. Also could you please advise if a need to follow certain diet. I am on the obese side can it affect our baby planning. My wife also have poly cystic overy (pco. Thank you for your advise in advance.

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Dr. Farzana TasneemGynaecologist33yrs exp

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Hi, start folic acid 5mg tablet once daily for your wife in the preconception period. If your wife is having prod, get a pelvic ultra sound and follicular study from 9th day of cycle to see if she is ovulating. Get her blood sugar and thyroid test done. Just a balanced nutritious diet is enough.

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