{"id":92,"date":"2026-05-12T15:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hw.qld.gov.au\/beforethebabybump\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T20:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:59:10","slug":"beforethebabybump","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hw.qld.gov.au\/beforethebabybump\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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PRECONCEPTION HEALTH<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before the Baby Bump<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Making healthy choices now, before you start trying for a baby, sets you up for a healthier, easier pregnancy and the best possible start for your future child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why health before the baby bump matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Getting ready for pregnancy starts well before conception. Small health changes can support your fertility, promote a healthy pregnancy and give your baby the best start in life. \u2018Before the baby bump\u2019 describes the time before you are pregnant, when you might be thinking about having a baby, or starting to try for one. It is called preconception.<\/p>

Making changes before the baby bump is important for anyone planning to have a baby, not just for the woman who carries the bump. A man\u2019s health before the baby bump matters too \u2013 he provides half of the baby\u2019s genetic makeup and can influence their future health.<\/p>

No matter how a partner is involved in conception, their health matters. Working as a team to make healthy choices together before the baby bump can help make habits stick, which can make for an easier pregnancy, birth and healthier baby long-term.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Make small changes now for a big future impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Are you baby ready? Take a free online preconception health check today or speak to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Learn more about preconception below<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Checklist for women<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Essential preconception health steps for women.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Checklist for men<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Essential preconception health steps for men.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Thinking about having a baby?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are 5 ways to improve your chances of pregnancy and having a healthy baby.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Simple steps to take before trying for a baby<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There is no safe level of alcohol when planning a pregnancy. Drinking any alcohol can impact egg and sperm quality and, once pregnant, affect your baby\u2019s developing brain. As it is difficult to know the exact moment you fall pregnant, avoiding alcohol Before the Baby Bump gives your future baby the best chance of a healthy start. Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Giving up smoking or vaping isn\u2019t easy, but it has big benefits for you and your future baby. Quitting Before the Baby Bump can improve fertility for both men and women and mean that you have kicked the cravings once pregnant. This can help lower the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth as well as developmental issues in your baby.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Eating well Before the Baby Bump boosts your chances of conceiving, supports your baby\u2019s growth, and influences hormone balance, egg and sperm health, and energy levels. A nutritious, balanced diet helps you stay well throughout pregnancy and gives your baby the nutrients it needs for brain development.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Being active Before the Baby Bump can boost your fertility and make it easier to stay active during pregnancy. Any activity that raises your heart rate or makes you breathe faster counts. It also supports positive mental health and wellbeing, reduces stress and helps maintain a healthy weight.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019re thinking of having a baby, talk to your GP. They can help you manage long-term health conditions, review medications, check sexual health, update vaccinations and discuss genetic screening; things best done Before the Baby Bump.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Folic acid helps to protect your baby from serious spine problems called neural tube defects. Iodine supports your baby\u2019s brain and nervous system development. Taking these supplements at least 1 month Before the Baby Bump gives your baby the best start from the very beginning.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Measles, mumps and rubella are rare but can seriously affect a baby\u2019s development, especially early in pregnancy. Visit your GP Before the Baby Bump to make sure your vaccinations are up to date and protect you and your future baby.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Sexually transmitted infections can affect your pregnancy and your future baby\u2019s health. It\u2019s important for both partners to get tested, and testing is available for free at\u00a0many clinics and health services<\/a>.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Too much caffeine Before the Baby Bump can increase the risk of miscarriage and may affect the success of fertility treatments like IVF. Both future parents should limit caffeine intake to no more than 200mg a day \u2013 about 1\u20132 cups of coffee or 4\u20138 cups of tea.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Your weight can influence fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Creating healthy habits around\u00a0food<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0movement<\/a>\u00a0Before the Baby Bump supports your health and wellbeing and can help make pregnancy smoother and more enjoyable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you are aged between 25 and 49, you should have a cervical screening test every 5 years. It\u2019s best to do the test before pregnancy, as pregnancy can make the results harder to interpret. See your GP to find out if your screening is due now or within the next year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Non-prescription, recreational or illegal drugs can affect fertility and cause serious complications during pregnancy. Stopping can be challenging, so seek support \u2013 your GP can be a great place to start for non-judgmental advice and guidance.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chemicals and environmental toxins such as heavy metals, pesticides, and air pollutants can affect fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and baby development. While it\u2019s not possible to avoid all chemicals, taking simple steps to reduce exposure Before the Baby Bump can help support reproductive health.<\/p>

Preparing for pregnancy is a team effort. Making small, healthy changes now benefits both your wellbeing and your child\u2019s future health.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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