(HealthDay News) -- Although creature defects can't always be prevented, there are plenty of steps pregnant women be possible to take to help reduce the dare to undertake.

The womenshealth.gov website offers these suggestions:

Make unvarying visits to your doctor throughout pregnancy.

Get 400 mcg of folic stinging each day through diet or supplements.

Don't smell out, use illegal drugs or drink spirits of wine while you're pregnant.

Always checkered cloth with your doctor before taking ~ one medication.

Get all vaccinations recommended through your doctor.

If you have diabetes, fulfil it under control.

Stick to a salutary body weight.

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