| Do take prenatal vitamins with folic acid. Medical | | | | Do eat health foods. Everything you eat has a positive |
| studies havedemonstrated that folic acid can help to | | | | or negativeeffect upon the growing baby in your |
| prevent birth defects. Many women mayhave a | | | | womb. Feed your baby health foods,fruits and |
| deficiency of folic acid. Your doctor will recommend | | | | vegetables, leafy greens, brown rice, whole grain |
| that you take aprenatal vitamin with folic acid and you | | | | breads, lean chicken, milk, yogurt, etc. |
| will want to be sure to follow thatadvice. There are | | | | Don't drink alcohol. It is best to abstain and not have |
| many brands of prenatal vitamins available at most | | | | any. Althoughsome doctors say it is okay to have one |
| grocery storesor health food stores. | | | | glass of wine with dinner on theweekend, be sure to |
| Don't smoke tobacco. Tobacco has been found to be | | | | ask your own doctor about your particular body |
| harmful topregnant women and their babies. Do avoid | | | | andindividual health situation. |
| second hand smoke as muchas possible. | | | | Do enjoy being a mom. This is a magical and special |
| Do learn about pregnancy information, and what to | | | | time in yourlife. Rather than stress out about the |
| expect in yourpregnancy each week, month, and | | | | outcome, be sure to enjoy the journey. |
| trimester. Look these topics up online, read books and | | | | Your baby will feel happy and healthy if you are feeling |
| talk to your doctor about anypregnancy related | | | | happy and healthy. |
| questions you may have. | | | | Watch some funny shows on television and have a |
| Don't lift heavy objects or do strenuous labor. While it | | | | good laugh. Read someentertaining books, and listen to |
| is a greatidea to do mild exercise like walking, this is | | | | some pleasant music and sing along. |
| not a time for seeing how muchweight you can lift at | | | | Smile and rub your belly, while you talk to you baby |
| the gym. Read Fit Pregnancy magazine for ideas | | | | and say "I love you. |
| onmaintaining your ideal pregnancy weight. | | | | |