- Avoid harmful substances.
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Decide on place of delivery.
- Choose a caregiver.
- Check medical aid and health insurance benefits.
- Start budgeting for additional costs.
- Have dental check-up.
- Investigate childbirth education classes.
- Calculate your baby’s expected date of birth.
- Discuss factors that could complicate your pregnancy with your caregiver
- Discuss appropriate tests with your caregiver.
- Enrol for prenatal exercise classes.a
- Have genetic testing, if necessary.