Pregnancy is a challenging time for any expectant mother, but eating well, getting prenatal care, and being active are all ways that women can stay healthy and feel great. Here are some tips for having a problem-free pregnancy:

Practice positive psychology by announcing your pregnancy before it happens

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Tour several hospitals and maternity wards until you find the one your insurance company will pay for

Schedule a prenatal screening to force yourself to confront a million what-if scenarios you’re entirely unequipped to handle

Encourage healthy snacking habits by inserting some finely ground flaxseed near the entrance of your uterus

Write a birth plan that you will immediately throw out once the real pain begins

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Your husband can be a great source of support on everything except the litany of physical ailments that he has no possible way of understanding

Run three to four miles per day until your water breaks

Yoga class can be a great way to reduce stress while reminding you of what you looked like before all of this

Avoid things that can harm your baby, such as career ambitions, thoughts of furthering your education, and any personal hobbies or interests that once gave you a sense of identity

If you have difficulty conceiving, don’t despair. That’s simply your body’s way of telling you to continue enjoying life for a little while longer