take a folic acid supplement every day. this reduces the chance of certain birth defects. do not wait until you are pregnant to do this. make a doctor's appointment for a checkup/wellness visit. make sure to get and begin taking prenatal vitamins. check with your doctor about any over-the-counter and prescription medications you currently take. see your dentist for a cleaning or checkup if you have not done so in the last six months. untreated gum disease is linked to preterm birth. look into local prenatal exercise classes. review maternity/paternity leave options at work and your health insurance's maternity coverage. develop a maternity and baby budget. if you smoke quit. limit alcohol and caffeine intake. stock your refrigerator with healthy foods and snacks.
what tasks should be on my pre-pregnancy to-do list?