Happy birthdays start with healthy pregnancies, and a healthy pregnancy starts with being healthy prior to conceiving. Here are five tips to having a healthy pregnancy.
1 - Make an appointment with your doctor. It's true. You'll be seeing her plenty after you conceive, but it's a good idea to book a visit ahead of time, too, even if you've been pregnant before.
2 - Check your gums. Good oral health is strongly linked to a healthy pregnancy. Gum disease is linked to early birth and low birth weight. See a dentist to tackle any problems.
3 - Hit the gym. Not only will exercise help you get to a healthy weight, it'll also get you into shape for labor and delivery. Once you're expecting, look for special prenatal classes that are safe for moms-to-be.
4 - Cut back on caffeine. Downing more than two cups of coffee or five cans of soda a day, that's about 250 milligrams of caffeine, could make it harder for you to conceive and increase the chances that you'll miscarry.
5 - Eat smart. Make sure you're getting plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein every day. A healthy diet before you conceive can make you less likely to get gestational diabetes, a type that affects pregnant women.
Doing these five things before you conceive will increase your chances of having a smooth pregnancy and a healthy baby.
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