It's never too early to plan for a healthy baby. The choices you make before you become pregnant, are important to your baby's health.
Do I need to take vitamins before becoming pregnant?
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| If you could become pregnant, are planning a pregnancy or are pregnant, take a multivitamin containing 0.4 mg of folic acid every day. |
Should I visit my health care provider before becoming pregnant? |
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Yes, it's a good idea to visit your health care provider before coming pregnant. Having medical conditions well controlled not only helps your health today, but your baby's health in the future. If you take any prescriptions or over-the-counter medications, herbal products, topical creams, inhalers, large doses of vitamins, alcohol, nicotine, or street drugs it is important for to share this with your health care provider. Visit PregnacyInfo.ca to find more information about medication and drugs taken during pregnancy. |
What is the recommended age gap between children?
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Talk to your health care provider about what birth spacing is right for you. It is often recommended to wait at least 18 to 24 months, after a live birth before attempting another pregnancy. For information on health before pregnancy and developing a reproductive life plan visit Best Start’s reproductive life plans. |