Before and Between Pregnancy

Do you want to be healthy? Are you pregnant or thinking about starting a family? Do you want to have a baby someday?

Getting healthy before getting pregnant greatly increases a woman's chances of having a healthy baby. For instance, all females should take a multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid every day. If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, talk to your doctor or health care provider about taking a prenatal vitamin.

What you can do…
· Know your family history
· Live a healthy lifestyle
· Make healthy food choices
· Get regular health check-ups
· Maintain emotional wellness & social support
· Know your health and pregancy risks.

Spouses, partners, family members, and friends play an important role in improving the health of Oklahoma’s babies. Encourage and support a woman’s healthy choices.

What's New...

Folic Acid Helps Prevent Birth Defects
Getting Healthy Before Getting Pregnant television spot (MOV 3M)
Flu Information for Pregnant Women
Free educational toolkit now online!

Contact Information:
Perinatal and Reproductive Health Division
1000 N.E. 10th Street, Rm 905
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-4476
e-mail: Jill Nobles-Botkin, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-C.N.M., Director