Get a preconception checkup even if you've already had a baby. Your health may have changed since you were last pregnant. A preconception checkup is especially important if you've already had a premature baby, a baby with a birth defect, a miscarriage or stillbirth.
When should I start preconception care?
Preconception care should begin at least three months before you get pregnant. But some women need more time to get their bodies ready for pregnancy.
What should you not do during preconception?
11 Things to Avoid During Pregnancy - What Not to Do
- Don't eat these foods.
- Don't paint the nursery.
- Don't overdo it on the caffeine.
- Don't take certain medications.
- Don't wear stilettos.
- Don't hang out in the hot tub or sauna.
- Don't change the kitty litter.
- Don't breathe secondhand smoke.
