Most women experience an uncomplicated pregnancy with normal development of the baby. While pregnancy causes changes to a woman's body, these changes typically do not seriously impact health. Lifestyle choices like taking vitamins, getting enough sleep, practicing safe sex, getting flu shots and visiting the dentist can promote a healthy pregnancy, whereas smoking, drinking alcohol, eating unsafe foods, spending time in hot tubs and excessive weight gain can harm the baby's development.

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Prognosis

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You are likely to move through each week of your pregnancy without too much
trouble.
Pregnancy brings with it many changes to your body, but those changes do not
always have a serious impact on your health.
Lifestyle choices can either help or actively harm your baby’s development.
PROGNOSIS

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Some actions that can keep
you and your baby healthy
include:
• Taking a multivitamin
• Getting sufficient sleep
• Practising safe sex
• Getting a flu shot
• Visiting your dentist
SYMPTOM
SCREENING
Some actions that can keep
you and your baby healthy
include:
• Smoking
• Drinking alcohol
• Eating raw meat, deli meat or
unpasteurized diary products
• Sitting in a hot tub or sauna
• Gaining too much weight