Prognosis
You’re likely to move through each week of your pregnancy without too much trouble. Pregnancy brings with it many changes to your body, but those changes don’t always have a serious impact on your health.
However, certain lifestyle choices can either help or actively harm your baby’s development.
Some actions that can keep you and your baby healthy include:
- taking a multivitamin
- getting sufficient sleep
- practicing safe sex
- getting a flu shot
- visiting your dentist
Some things you’ll want to avoid include:
- smoking
- drinking alcohol
- eating raw meat, deli meat, or unpasteurized dairy products
- sitting in a hot tub or sauna
- gaining too much weight
Medications
It can be hard to determine which medications you can take during pregnancy and which ones you should avoid. You’ll have to weigh the benefits to your health against potential risks to the developing baby.
Ask your healthcare provider about any drugs you may take, even OTC ones for minor ailments such as headaches.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , each year 50 percent of pregnant women in the United States report taking at least one medication.
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