First of all, congratulation if you finally get to the edge of getting pregnant ? which is not always easy to achieve ? after waiting for quite a while, or maybe after a long lasting struggle. However, you are now about to entering a new horizon of your life carrying a new baby while preparing yourself to be a loving mother. You will enter around a 42-week gestation period and should really be prepared for everything required to nourish and keep the healthy development of your coming baby as well as your own health. Your own health is very important, since your health condition will affect the progress of your baby. Not only your physical health, but also your psychological aspect since both will affect the condition of your baby. Here are a few tips as a starter to get you set. But it is always best to consult everything with your doctor or obstetrician which I strongly suggest to do routinely or as requested by her. Being under supervision and care of a professional will provide you with a peace of mind, something that is needed very much in a healthy pregnancy. Get professional care This should be your first thing to do, find a doctor or other health care provider who is known to be professional. These professionals know very well on how your prenatal care should be. You will have to see her or him on a regular basis as scheduled. In every visit the doctor will make a series of exams and tests to monitor your health and the baby. Your doctor is your reliable resource person where you can discuss or ask question pertaining your pregnancy. It is important to be honest and do not leave anything left when discussing your medical history including past illness, drugs or bad habits which probably might affect your pregnancy or labor in the future. Ask many questions and make everything clear. Do not leave the doctor with a question in your mind or some hesitation. This include questioning information that you may get from somewhere else like a chat with your friends or neighbor, the internet, magazines, books and so fort. Eat enough It is necessary to make a little twist on your mind. You now have to eat and drink for two. There is baby in your tummy that needs nourishment too. Every time you take something, it should be enough for two and at the same time beneficial for the growth of your baby. Keep your appetite. A pregnant woman needs an additional of 300 calories per day to maintain a healthy fetal growth. A complete balanced diet plus protein, whole grains, vegetable and fruit with less sugar and fatty foods should be administered. Avoid possible infection You should stay away from potentially dangerous infection. If you have a cat in your house, be aware that cat stools may be the source of Toxoplasma gondii the cause of Toxoplasmosis. This is a very serious threat to your baby which may lead to death. This parasite can also contaminate raw meat. So, cook every meat dish thoroughly. Well cooked food will also avoid the possibility for other infection like meningitis, pneumonia, diarrhea and vomiting which in some extend may cause serious complication and death.