9 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

So, you've just taken the test and it came back with those unmistakable lines. Congratulations, you're pregnant! Whether you've been trying to conceive for months and months or if you and your partner have been given a surprise, you may think your job is over now that you have become pregnant. Think again.

Pregnancy takes each mother-to-be on an emotional and physical journey filled with ups and downs, so it is of the utmost importance for Mom to keep herself healthy. Here are a few tips to help achieve a fit and healthy pregnancy:

Right now, you are working on one of the most important jobs you'll ever undertake. You are growing a baby, and you need to take in the right kinds of nutrients, vitamins and minerals to keep you and your little one healthy.

The March of Dimes and the United States Public Health Service both recommend that a pregnant woman consume approximately 400 micrograms of folic acid every day prior to and during pregnancy.

Folic acid supplements have been shown to significantly decrease the incidence of neural tube defects (such as spina bifida). Natural sources of folic acid include orange juice, peas and green leafy vegetables.

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