Friday, November 16, 2007

Stages of Motherhood - Prepregnancy

Your Pre-Pregnancy To-Do List

Trying to conceive? Print this to-do list for a healthy pregnancy.

By Denise Mann
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD

  • Make a doctor's appointment for a checkup/wellness visit.
  • Make sure to get and begin taking prenatal vitamins.
  • Check with your doctor about any over-the-counter and prescription medications you currently take.
  • See your dentist for a cleaning or checkup if you have not done so in the last six months. Untreated gum disease is linked to preterm birth.
  • Look into local prenatal exercise classes.
  • Review maternity/paternity leave options at work and your health insurance's maternity coverage.
  • Develop a maternity and baby budget.
  • If you smoke, quit.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine intake.
  • Stock your refrigerator with healthy foods and snacks.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/your-pre-pregnancy-to-do-list