"When do you plan on starting a family?” This is a common question that young couples or newlyweds will ask when they are married and indeed it is an important question to consider if you are planning to have children.

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When you plan your family carefully, especially before marriage there are benefits to both the health of the mother and the future child.

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With a health check before marriage as preparation for pregnancy, couples can anticipate the risk of anemia they suffer from:

• Anemia can be a symptom of hereditary blood disorders such as thalassemia that can be passed on to prospective children.

• Anemia can affect the condition of the fetus and mother during pregnancy.

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Before getting pregnant, immediately consult a doctor to plan preventive steps if there are risk factors for dangerous diseases, take appropriate medical treatment, to adjust lifestyle so that you can start building a family with a healthy physical condition.