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. pact-infographic.pdf

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection