Getting Healthy Before Pregnancy

• Go to the doctor and get checked up before you get pregnant, and afterwards get frequent doctor care.
• Always make sure that your vaccinations & immunizations are up to date.
• Get dental checkups before & during your pregnancy, and beware of gum disease.
• Take supplements that equal 400 micrograms of folic acid, or the equivalent in foods to prevent birth defects.
• Eat healthy foods before and while you are pregnant in order to get to a healthy pregnancy weight to avoid pregnancy problems due to obesity or underweight.
• Do not smoke, do drugs, or drink alcohol as well as drugs that havent been prescribed to you. 
• Educate yourself in your family's medical health history to watch for any illnesses that might be hereditary.
• Do not eat undercooked meat or change cat's litter box.
• Stay away from rodents that could carry viruses and disease that could harm you baby.
• Stay away from chemicals such as paint, paint thinner, etc., harmful chemicals can increase chance of birth defects.
• Get immediately help if you are suffering domestic abuse.
• Keep the stress level down.