What are some steps to help in trying to get pregnant?
Some foods, habits, and medicines can harm your baby — even before he is conceived. Find out what to do and what to avoid when you’re trying to get pregnant. * Before Pregnancy * Planning Conception * Adoption and Foster Care * More Fact Sheets and Resources Before PregnancyBottle of folic acid pills If you’re thinking about getting pregnant, or are already pregnant, taking care of your health is more important than ever. Follow these tips for a healthy pregnancy: Get 400 micrograms (or 0.4 mg) of folic acid daily. Eat foods fortified with folic acid, take a multivitamin, or take a folic acid pill to get your daily dose. Taking folic acid in a pill is the best way to be sure you’re getting enough. Including 0.4 mgof folic acid (or folate) in your diet before you get pregnant and in the first three months of pregnancy can help prevent some birth defects. If you don’t get enough folic acid, your baby’s spine may not form right. This is called spina bifida (spy-nuh bif-uh-duh). Also, your
