19 Recommendations for Pregnant Women in their First Trimester

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Expecting a baby is one of the most magical experiences in a woman’s life.

But do you know how important the first trimester is for your baby and your health?

Here are a few of the 19 recommendations for pregnant women in their first trimester from the Someday Starts Now campaign:

1. Choose an obstetrician or health care provider. Make an appointment to be seen before the end of your 12th week.
2. Start or continue taking prenatal vitamins containing 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid.
3. If you have had a previous premature baby, let your doctor or midwife know. There are medications that you can take to reduce your risk of another premature delivery.
4. Stop drinking alcohol, smoking and using street drugs.
5. Contact your health insurance company about coverage.

See the full set of 19 recommendations in English or Spanish and learn more about the Someday Starts Now campaign from the Texas Department of State Health Services.