👣 Preparing for Baby: A Guide for Future Moms and Dads

Before they meet… Let’s make sure everyone’s at their best.

At True Ultrasound, we know the journey to parenthood starts before the pregnancy test. If you’re thinking about trying to conceive, the time to prepare is now—for both moms and dads.

In this blog, you’ll find:

• What to do before trying to conceive (for both partners)

• Our favorite prenatal and men’s multivitamin recommendations

• Easy, nourishing recipes to support fertility and hormonal health

🌸 For Future Moms: What to Do Before You Get Pregnant

Your body is about to do something amazing. Preparing it with love and intention is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your future baby.

✅ 1. Take a High-Quality Prenatal Vitamin

Folic acid is essential before and during early pregnancy—it helps prevent neural tube defects. But a great prenatal should also include iron, DHA, choline, and iodine.

Our top prenatal picks:

• Ritual Prenatal – Clean, vegan-friendly, easy on the stomach

• MegaFood Baby & Me 2 – Gentle on digestion, with methylated folate

• FullWell Prenatal – Formulated by a fertility dietitian, packed with nutrients

✅ 2. Track Ovulation

Start understanding your cycle and fertile window. Apps like Flo, Ovia, or Natural Cycles are helpful for logging.

✅ 3. Schedule a Preconception Checkup

Talk to your OB/GYN or primary care doctor about your health, medications, and goals before pregnancy begins.

✅ 4. Manage Stress & Move Gently

Chronic stress can affect fertility. Try daily walks, prenatal yoga, or meditation to stay balanced.

💪 For Future Dads: You’re Half the Equation

Men’s health matters just as much. Sperm quality, count, and motility all play a role in conception—and they’re influenced by lifestyle, diet, and stress.

✅ 1. Take a Men’s Fertility-Boosting Multivitamin

Our favorite men’s multis:

• Conception Men by Eu Natural – Formulated for motility, count, and testosterone support

• SmartyPants Men’s Complete – Tasty gummies with zinc, B12, and CoQ10

• FH PRO for Men by Fairhaven Health – Great for serious fertility support

✅ 2. Cut Back on Alcohol, Smoking & Excess Heat

Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and placing laptops on your lap. These can lower sperm count and quality.

✅ 3. Stay Active & Eat Clean

Exercise improves testosterone and circulation. Pair it with antioxidant-rich foods to boost sperm health.

💬 Final Thoughts

Preparing for pregnancy is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. And you don’t have to do it alone.

At True Ultrasound in Lake Forest, CA, we’re here for every chapter—from planning and early peeks to gender reveals and heartbeat bonding sessions.

📞 Call us at (949) 229-1604

🌐 Visit www.trueultrasound.com

📲 Follow us on Instagram @trueultrasound

📖 And don’t forget to check back weekly for new blog posts & Reel series!

Let’s make sure everyone’s at their best—before they even meet.