There are a few steps you can take to reduce your risk of
getting an infection in pregnancy. They include the following:
Practice Good Hygiene Good hygiene includes washing your hands
often. Hand washing is the best way to prevent some contagious
infections during pregnancy. Good hygiene also includes not
sharing food, drinks, or utensils. This is especially important
if you work with large groups of children and if you already
have young children at home. Hands should always be washed after
changing diapers and helping children with their own hygiene. It
is best to obtain any needed immunizations several months before
your pregnancy. If needed, you can safely receive some vaccines,
such as the flu vaccine , during pregnancy. If you are planning
to become pregnant, talk with your doctor about whether you need
immunizations for the following diseases: There are several
infections that have no vaccine available. You can reduce your
risk of getting these infections by practicing good hygiene and
avoiding direct