How to Avoid Health Complications during Pregnancy
Keep that amazing glow that expecting mothers get when they are happy and healthy.
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Find out what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy -- and a healthy baby -- with the advice in this Howcast video series.
You Will Need
- Doctor
- Prenatal vitamins
- Internet access
- Research
- Soap
Steps
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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.
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Step 2
Take prenatal vitamins
Take prenatal vitamins. Four hundred micrograms of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy.
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Step 3
Go to MyPyramid.gov
Go to MyPyramid.gov to find foods that meet your nutritional needs during pregnancy.
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Step 4
Avoid cigarettes
Don't smoke cigarettes and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke.
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Smoking can cause problems with the placenta and has been linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.
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Step 5
Avoid chemicals
Avoid exposure to chemicals and toxic substances, such as paint, lead, mercury, and cleaning solvents.
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Step 6
Avoid dring alcohol
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy.
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Drinking can cause developmental and behavior problems for a baby.
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Step 7
Wash hands
Wash your hands throughout the day to prevent the spread of germs. Good luck on your amazing journey.
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Acupuncture has been used in China for centuries to regulate the female reproductive system.
