5 Steps to Get Ready for a Healthy Pregnancy

Fonte: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy_gateway/before.htm

• Take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every
  day for at least 3 months before getting
  pregnant to help prevent birth defects.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
• If you have a medical condition, be sure it is under control. Some conditions include asthma, diabetes, oral health, obesity, or epilepsy. Also be sure that your vaccinations are up to date.
• Talk to a health care professional about any over-the-counter and prescription medicines you are taking. These include dietary or herbal supplements.
• Avoid contact with toxic substances or materials that could cause infection at work and at home. Stay away from chemicals and cat or rodent feces.