Maintaining healthy while pregnant is certainly very important for the baby and the mother.Many ways recommended in pregnant women to maintain their health.On my first visit to the doctor, after conducting a pregnancy test will be predicted when the baby will be born.If a pregnant woman in a healthy condition and no risk factors for complications, the doctor will perform the examination of each:

1. Every 4-28 weeks of pregnancy
2. Then every 2-36 weeks
3. Then once a week until delivery

During pregnancy, your doctor will check your weight and blood pressure, and check the baby’s growth and development. Pregnant women will also conduct prenatal tests, including blood, urine, and cervical tests. Pregnant women typically need about 300 extra calories per day, especially when the baby grows quickly. Eating healthy is always important, especially while pregnant. But excessive weight gain should also be avoided during pregnancy. In pregnant women who are obese, your doctor will probably suggest a low calorie diet.

The combination of good diet for pregnant women, as quoted from MSNHealth,  including:

1. Meat
2. Fruit
3. Vegetable
4. Bread wheat
5. Nonfat dairy products

In addition, pregnant women also need more essential nutrients, especially calcium, iron, and folic acid. In addition to nutrition, to note also is the position of sleep and physical activity. Some doctors recommend that pregnant women sleep on the left side. Because one of the large blood vessels on the right side of the abdomen, lying on the left side may help keep the uterus. Lying on the left side also optimizes blood flow to the placenta.

Besides the things to do, some things to avoid during pregnancy, among others:

1. Alcohol
2. Certain drugs
3. Nicotine
4. Caffeine
5. Certain foods

Foods that should be avoided by pregnant women, among others:

1. Unpasteurized cheese
2. Milk, juice, and unpasteurized apple cider
3. Raw eggs or foods containing raw eggs
4. Raw or undercooked meat, fish (sushi), or shellfish
5. Processed meats like hot dogs

By taking care of your health during pregnancy, at least it can reduce the risk of premature birth or babies born with congenital defects. In addition, the condition of pregnant mothers stay fit and in shape, of course, will affect the condition of the fetus.