What to Do Before Trying to Become Pregnant
Checklist
Preconception care focuses on things you should do before and between your pregnancies that may increase your chances of having a healthy baby.
Here's a simple checklist to help you plan for a healthy pregnancy:
- Avoid alcohol
- Check your health insurance
- Follow a healthy eating plan
- Get moving
- Manage your weight
- Reduce stress
- Stop smoking
- Take pregnancy supplements with folic acid
- Track your ovulation
- Visit your doctor
Visiting Your Doctor
Before becoming pregnant, it’s important to make a preconception planning appointment with your obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) to discuss your:
- Current health conditions
- Current lifestyle
- Current medications and vitamin supplements
- Family history of medical conditions
- Past pregnancies
- Vaccination record
