a good prenatal vitamin “contain iron, folic acid, vitamins A, C, D, and E, B vitamins- thiamine, vitamin B6, riboflavin, niacin, and B12, calcium, potassium, copper, antithetic acid, and zinc. Prenatal vitamins usually contain a stool softener…since large amounts of iron may cause constipation” (www.baby center.com/refcap/287.html). There is many things that you can do to have a healthy baby. One of the most important would be to quit smoking and drinking alcohol. The reasons to quit smoking might be that your baby will grow better because it is getting more food and oxygen. If you decide to smoke while you are pregnant you could have a miscarriage or stillbirth, your baby could be born with health problems, and your baby would be at risk for learning and behavior problems later in childhood. If you drink while pregnant you are endangering your child’s future. Some of the risks include: low birth weight, failure to eat and grow well, temper tantrums, poor abstracting abilities, and poor wake and sleep habits.Another important factor in a healthy pregnancy is sleep. To ensure that you are getting enough sleep, take naps during the day. Make your bedroom comfortable. Remember that during your pregnancy that you will be warmer, and you might want to keep your bedroom cooler. Establish a regular sleeping habit, and only use your bedroom for sleep and enjoyable bedtime activities. If you have problems with nausea, eat bland snacks especially before bedtime.The first step to a healthy baby starts before you even plan to get pregnant. Doctors recommend multivitamins with folic acid. Quit smoking and drinking. As soon as you think you are pregnant go see your doctor. Regular prenatal visits will help to discover any problems that may occur during your pregnancy, and to ensure any problems are kept to a minimum. To have a healthy baby, you should follow these guidelines, and any more that your doctor m...
