Being healthy before pregnancy and in between pregnancies, improves the chances of:
- Making healthy sperm and eggs
- Getting pregnant/fertility
- Having a healthy pregnancy
- Giving a future baby a healthy start in life
It is important to talk with your health care provider before you make a plan about getting pregnant or before you stop birth control.
Healthy Eating
Eating well before, during and after pregnancy can help you and your baby get a healthy start.
Physical Activity
Being active before pregnancy can make it easier to stay active during pregnancy!
Folic Acid
Taking a multivitamin containing folic acid every day, before you become pregnant and throughout your pregnancy, will help prevent some birth defects.
Hazards
Learn how to protect yourself and your future family from harm such as smoking, alcohol, cannabis and more.
Contact Us
To speak with a Public Health Nurse about planning your pregnancy, please call Health Connection at 519-663-5317 ext. 2280, weekdays, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Date of creation: February 6, 2013
Last modified on: July 30, 2019
Last modified on: July 30, 2019
Online Prenatal Education
Sign up and access prenatal information early in your pregnancy, so that you can have the healthiest pregnancy for you and your baby. Free to residents of London and Middlesex.
Watch Dr. Carrie Schram talk about how women can plan and prepare for a healthy pregnancy.