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 Are you pregnant? Take care of yourself and your baby

1. See a doctor right away.
   
   
   
2. Go to all of your checkups.
   
   
   
3. Call your doctor or midwife
   if you have a problem
   or a question.
   
   
   
4. Learn about having a baby.
   
   
   
5. Take prenatal classes.
   Prenatal means "before birth."
   
   
   
6. Go to the dentist
   for a checkup.
   Brush twice a day.
   Floss every day.
   
   
   
7. Eat healthy food.
   Try to eat every 3 to 4 hours
   while you are awake.
   Have a snack before bed.
   
   
   
8. Drink milk
   and eat other food
   with calcium.
   
   
   
9. Take prenatal vitamins
   every day.
   
   
   
10. Get enough sleep.
    Rest when you can.
    
    
    
11. Walk! Walking is good
    for most women.
    
    
    
12. Some things can hurt you
    and your baby.
    • Don't smoke.
    • Don't drink alcohol.
    • Don't use street drugs.
      
      
      
    • Talk to your doctor
      or pharmacist
      before you take herbs
      and medicines.
      
      
      
    • Drink less coffee,
      tea and cola.