Getting healthy pregnant: a good start starts before pregnancy
From October 6 to 10, 2025 is Healthy Pregnancy Week, a good time to reflect on your health and that of your (future) baby.
Do you have a desire to have children?
A healthy pregnancy begins before conception. What you eat, drink, do and how healthy you are affects getting pregnant as well as the health of your future child.
This is why the municipality of Nuenen offers the preconception consultation hour (childbirth consultation hour). During this consultation you will receive personal advice on what you can do now to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. For example, you can talk about:
- medications you are taking
- hereditary diseases in the family
- nutrition and lifestyle
- possible risks to pregnancy
The consultation is intended for anyone with a desire to have children, even if you have no medical complaints (yet). By starting on time, you can help prevent problems in both mother and child.
Did you know...
- you should start folic acid as early as four weeks before pregnancy? This reduces the risk of spina bifida or other conditions.
- man's health is also important? Smoking, alcohol and obesity can reduce sperm quality. Because sperm renew themselves every three months, you can often see the positive effects of a healthier lifestyle quickly.
Do you want to start a pregnancy well prepared?
Then make an appointment at the childbirth clinic in Nuenen.
