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10 ways to have a healthy pregnancy

10 tips for a healthy pregnancy

Say yes to:

Prenatal care visits.
Prenatal vitamins.
Walking or other moderate exercise.
Plenty of water and healthy foods.
Getting help if your partner harms you.

Say no to:

Smoking.
Alcohol.
Drugs.
Changing the litter box.
Harmful chemicals at home or work.

Schedule your first prenatal care visit as soon as you think you might be pregnant.

Reviewed 4/23/2025

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "People at Increased Risk for Toxoplasmosis." https://www.cdc.gov/toxoplasmosis/risk-factors/.
Office on Women's Health. "Prenatal Care and Tests." https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/prenatal-care-and-tests.
Office on Women's Health. "Staying Healthy and Safe." https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/staying-healthy-and-safe.