What should I consider about before receiving a meningitis vaccination during pregnancy in preparation for a trip to the Middle East?

In general, there are a few considerations that we will look at for natural birth in overweight mothers: 1. Stage of your pregnancy 2. Size of your baby 3. Position of your baby 4. Presence of existing medical conditions or complications such as diabetes, position of your placenta etc. Of course, if you are in the pre-pregnancy stage and planning for a child with the goal of delivering naturally, then it is highly advisable to kick-start a weight loss programme.

You can start trying to conceive as soon as you stop taking the oral contraceptive pills. There is no need to wait or delay if that is your intention. The fact that you need to consume the oral contraceptive pills on a daily basis in order for it to work means that these pills only work for that day that you are taking them. If you stop or forget to take the oral contraceptive pills then there is a possibility of getting pregnant which accounts for oral contraceptive pill failure. The hormonal effects of the oral contraceptive pill therefore only last for 1 day in your body.