What not to do during pregnancy

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Don’t smoke: It’s not good for you and bad for the baby. Get help by asking your doctor on ways to stop smoking.

Don’t eat too much “junk food”: Sugary food, candy, soda, chips and other sweets have little nutrition that’s good for you or the baby.

No alcohol: Even a drink a day might harm the baby. Get help from your doctor if you need to stop drinking.

Don’t take drugs or medications: Not even aspirin without consulting with your doctor.

No caffeine: Caffeine is in coffee, tea, chocolate and soda. Don’t forget to tell every doctor or dentist who wants to x-ray when you’re pregnant. Then they can decide whether to go ahead or not.

Go to all your clinic or doctor’s appointments: You and your baby will need regular checkups.

Eating right: Eat lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat. Drink lots of milk, water, and juice.

Get plenty of rest

Do’s and don’ts of pregnancy: Things change over the years. Today most doctors recommend continuing work and other normal activities up to the last few weeks. At the same time, concern for the effect of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other substances has greatly increased.