13 Things You Should Do During Pregnancy

Here are the few things you should do during pregnancy:

1. Get a Checkup

   Have a regular prenatal visit.

2. Get Your Nutrients

   Eat the right food to get proper nutrition for you and your baby.

3. Take Your Vitamins

   Take the prenatal vitamins prescribed by your doctor. Vitamins and minerals such as iron. calcium and folic acid are significant for proper fetal growth and development.

4. Enroll in a Class

   Enroll in childbirth class which will prepare yourself and inform you about medications and different interventions that could be taken during labor.

5. Think About Breastfeeding

   Enroll for breastfeeding class if you are planning to breastfeed your baby.

6. Learn CPR

   Take CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class. Every parent should learn how and when to administer CPR. When performed correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until health care providers give an advanced life support.

7. Exercise

   You have to make sure you discuss your exercises plan with your doctor.

8. Get Your Papers Ready

   Make sure your maternity leave papers and your husband's papers are ready when you have your labor.

9. Find Out About Benefits

   Check what maternity benefits your job or your husband's job offer.

10. Carry Your Doctor's Number

    Make sure to carry your doctor's number with you for emergency purposes.

11. Prepare Electronic Devices

    Check with your doctor if it is allowed to bring electronic device in the labor room like video camera and digital camera to film the birth.

12. Get Ready

    Get your hospital bag ready.

13. Prepare a Car Seat For the Newborn

    Make sure you have a car seat for your newborn. Doctor will not discharge your baby when you don't have a car seat.