CDC/ HHS logo[ intro music] Youre pregnant! Congratulations. So whats next? You can start readying yourself for a healthful maternity by: 1. Taking care of yourself, 2. Working with your doctor, 3. Getting your residence ready Taking care of yourself now is more important than ever! Take a prenatal vitamin with folic battery-acid. Eat healthful. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs. Stay active. Work with your ob-gyn or midwife throughout your maternity. Youll hear your newborns heartbeat. Get an ultrasound–and babys first image! Is it a son or girl? Find a pediatrician for your child. If flu season is here or approaching, help protect yourself and your babe by getting a flu shot. Flu season can last October thru May Help protect your baby from hollering cough. Get a Tdap vaccine. Encourage your babes caregivers to also be up to date on their vaccines. older siblings, babysitters, grandparents, marriage And lastly, get your home ready…Check the artilleries in your household sprinkler system and exhaust fumes detectors. Put the nursery together. Install your babies gondola set. Now that youve facilitated make your gestation healthier … Its occasion for babe. Enjoy your little one and try to get some sleep! Getting the flu and bellowing cough vaccines during your gestation can help your baby. Learn more at http://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/ pregnancy CDC/ HHS logo.
