 [ Symptoms ] what tasks should be on my pre pregnancy to do list [ Disease ] 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 is appointment for a checkupwellness 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 maternitypaternity leave options at work and your health insurance is 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