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.
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