You should try to follow healthy habits from the time you are trying to get pregnant all the way through your pregnancy. Do not smoke or use illegal drugs, stop drinking alcohol, and limit caffeine and coffee. Talk to your doctor about any medications you may be taking to see if they can affect your unborn baby. Eat a well-balanced diet and take at least 400 mcg of folic acid a day.
If you have any chronic medical problems (such as
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