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You Will Need

  • Doctor
  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Internet access
  • Research
  • Soap
  1. Step 1

    Visit your doctor

    Visit your doctor on a regular basis. Routine check-ups will detect problems and keep you and your baby healthy.

  2. Step 2

    Take prenatal vitamins

    Take prenatal vitamins. Four hundred micrograms of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy.

  3. Step 3

    Go to MyPyramid.gov

    Go to MyPyramid.gov to find foods that meet your nutritional needs during pregnancy.

  4. Step 4

    Avoid cigarettes

    Don't smoke cigarettes and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.

  5. Tip

    Smoking can cause problems with the placenta and has been linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.

  6. Step 5

    Avoid chemicals

    Avoid exposure to chemicals and toxic substances, such as paint, lead, mercury, and cleaning solvents.

  7. Step 6

    Avoid dring alcohol

    Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.

  8. Tip

    Drinking can cause developmental and behavior problems for a baby.

  9. Step 7

    Wash hands

    Wash your hands throughout the day to prevent the spread of germs. Good luck on your amazing journey.

  10. Fact

    Acupuncture has been used in China for centuries to regulate the female reproductive system.

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