National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.

Plan Ahead

• Get as healthy as you can before you get pregnant

Avoid Harmful Substances

• Avoid smoking

• Avoid drinking alcohol

• Be careful with harmful exposures at work and home

Choose a Healthy Lifestyle

• Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, and lean proteins

• Be physically active

• Work to get medical conditions like diabetes under control

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

• Get a medical checkup

• Discuss all medications, both prescription and over-the-counter

• Talk about your family history

• Make a PACT to get healthy before and during pregnancy can help you have a healthy baby.

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