Please provide some do's and don'ts on having a healthy pregnancy.

Ignore: Healthy pregnancies are planned. Optimize your health with preconception consultations.

Healthy: Healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies should continue to exercise during pregnancy.

Ignore: It is a good idea to start prenatal vitamins before pregnancy to reduce the chance of birth defects.

Be: Be healthy before you get pregnant. Get to your desired weight and exercise regularly.

Limit: Limit caffeine intake to no more than 300mg (2 8oz cups of coffee)/day, to decrease risk if miscarri.

Avoid:: Avoid: unpasteurized cheeses (brie, blue, feta) to avoid risk of listeria.

Avoid: Avoid fish with highest risk of methylmercury contamination: shark, swordfish, tilefish, king macker.

To: To increase your chance of a healthy pregnancy, start before you get pregnant with a wellness eval.

Leg: Leg elevation & massage will help with the leg swelling in third trimester - and massage feels great.

Prenatal: Prenatal care will give your unborn child the best chances for a healthy start!

Pregnant: Pregnant women should be checked for Rh antibodies which can be fatal to infant survival.

Risk: Risk for Down Syndrome increases with maternal age; have fetal chromosome testing if > 35 yrs old.

Prenatal: Prenatal Folic Acid intake has been shown to prevent 70% of Neural Tube Defects (ex. Spina Bifida).

Prenatal: Prenatal vitamins, iron, and mineral supplements support normal fetal growth and development.

Ignore: Eat a balanced diet & don't compromise calories, or calcium in your diet, as it can affect UR teeth.

Make: Make sure you get enough rest, and hydration as you are supporting your baby and your eliminations.

Best: Best to not wear high heels during late pregnancy to protect your feet, back and balance.

Have: Have partner massage feet & ankles every night to stimulate blood flow and decrease swelling of legs

Do: Do eat well and exercise when pregnant.

Discuss: Discuss with the pharmacist of the Dr. before taking any medications, even OTC meds!

Start: Start prenatal vitamins when your trying to get pregnant, as the first trimester health is improtant.

Drink: Drink plenty of fluids, at least 8 glasses a day, avoiding caffeine and artificial coloring.

Don't: Don't smoke or allow yourself to be exposed to secondhand smoke.

Exercise: Exercise -- it's important for your general health and also can help reduce stress.

Take: Take a pregnancy exercise class or walk at least fifteen to twenty minutes every day.

Exercise/Walk: Exercise/Walk in cool, shaded areas or indoors in order to prevent overheating.

Relax,: Relax, and enjoy being pregnant!

If: If you're suffering from sleep disturbances, take naps during the day and see your Dr. for advice.

Wear: Wear comfortable, nonrestricting shoes and put feet up several times a day to prevent fatigue/edema.

Don't: Don't take over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies without first consulting OB or midwife.

If: If you haven't yet chosen a provider, Please get one asap.

Make: Make sure you get plenty of protein. You need 70 grams/day compared to 45 grams before you got preg.

Avoid: Avoid certain fish that may contain high levels of mercury or other contaminants.

Avoid: Avoid under cooked eggs and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and juices, and raw seafood.

Eat: Eat healthy to avoid ingesting bacteria that could harm your baby.

It's: It's important to get enough folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy.

Once: Once your pregnancy is confirmed, up your daily dose of folic acid to 600-1000 mcg.

Iron: Iron is needed. Your iron requirement increases during pregnancy, esp. in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

Take: Take a nap in the middle of the day, give yourself a break and let your other responsibilities slide.

MAKE: MAKE sure the man in your life helps and supports you! He did hep get you where you are!

Avoid: Avoid alcohol completely and have a nonalcoholic drink instead.

Let: Let your caregiver know if you're having trouble giving up alcohol, so you can get help.

Illicit: Illicit drugs can be very harmful. If you have a drug problem, seek help now.

Even: Even if you're not a smoker, stay away from secondhand smoke.

Limit: Limit your coffee drinking or consider switching to decaf.

Don't: Don't forget about your oral health: Brush, floss, and get regular dental care.

If: If you've been feeling low for more than 2 weeks and nothing seems to lift your spirits, seek help.

Stay: Stay Positive! Negativity will adversely effect you and the baby inside you. Enjoy your pregnancy!

Eat: Eat well, and eat often to support your energy level and metabolism for 2.

Stay: Stay away from junk food, and food items with lots of sugar.

Eat: Eat good fats during your pregnancy, to increase and boost your energy level, and help support you.

Buy: Buy maternity clothes that are adjustable in size, so you can wear it later fashionably.

Buy: Buy orthotics for your shoes for maximal support your feet & spine throughout your pregnancy.

Simplify: Simplify your life while you're pregnant, so that you don't have to stress out.

Don't: Don't wear very high heels during your pregnancy to protect your back.

Try: Try to not have an empty stomach to reduce thepossibility of morning sickness. Eat something simple.

Always: Always have a glass-protected bottle of purified water with you, so that you can hydrate.

Ignore: Have 5-6 small meals a day and drink at least 64-80 oz of water daily. Exercise moderately.

Nutrition: Nutrition and pregnancy http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Nutrition-During-Pregnancy.

Have: Have a pregnancy when you want by picking the best kind of birth control -- IUDs and implants!

Ignore: Swimming is a great way to start fit with low impact exercise during your pregnancy.

Do: Do get regular checkups throughout your pregnancy.

Do: Do not take any medication( prescription or over the counter) without first checking with your OB.

Check: Check with your OB before taking any prescription medications.

Check: Check with your OB before taking any over the counter medications or herbal products.

Women: Women who smoke have a higher rate of miscarriage, stillbirth and tubal pregnancy.

Eat: Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Drink water. Make sure you go to all appointments.

Women: Women who might get pregnant should take folic acid supplements.

Support: Support your baby's bone development with food rich in Vitamin D and Calcium like cooked salmon.

Kugels: Kugels are a great way to get your delivery muscles in great shape for labor.