You just found out your pregnant.

Here are a few do’s & don’ts to insure that you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

DO

• Get plenty of rest
• Eat well balanced meals.  Aim for five or six meals a day to include, fruits, vegetables. whole grain and lean proteins
• Make water your beverage of choice to stay hydrated
• Take a prenatal vitamin
• Make sure you find an OBGYN and go to every scheduled appointment
• Get moderate exercise
• Maintain good hygiene

DON’T

• Smoke or vape
• Don’t drink any alcoholic beverages or use any drugs
• Drink excessive amounts of caffeine
• Eat raw or undercooked meat and fish
• Drink unpasteurized milk, cheese and other dairy products
• Eat foods high in mercury like fish, shark, swordfish or tuna
• Stress…I know that one is hard

Taking care of yourself during pregnancy can make a huge difference in your baby’s life.  If you’re planning to have a baby now or in the future, it’s never too early to start thinking about your prenatal health. Practicing healthy habits during pregnancy can ensure proper brain development, a healthy birth weight and better overall health for your newborn.

Here at Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Neosho, we offer many classes to help you during pregnancy and after your baby is born.  All of these classes are one-on-one and FREE!

Give us a call to schedule an appointment 417.455-0100.  We would love to walk alongside you as navigate through this new journey called, parenting.