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You just found out you’re pregnant. It’s exciting! It’s beautiful! It’s \u2026 overwhelming. The first month of pregnancy is only the beginning of a long journey, but there are a few things you should do right away to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n

Think\u00a0about daycare.<\/h3>\n

We know it sounds crazy to think about daycare when you don’t even have a bump yet. But\u00a0in many cities, daycare options are limited and you may need to spend months on a waiting list. If you know that you’re going to need daycare, it’s best to at least research what the options are in your area and sign up early if necessary.<\/p>\n

Take folic acid\/folate.<\/h3>\n

If you weren’t taking folic acid or folate before you conceived, it’s not too late<\/a> to start now. Getting enough folic acid before you conceive and during the first trimester\u00a0greatly reduces your baby’s risk of developing neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.<\/p>\n

Understand your health insurance.<\/h3>\n

Health insurance in the US can be complicated, so it’s not a bad idea to call your insurance provider and find out exactly what is covered for prenatal and postnatal care. You don’t want to assume a birthing center and midwife is covered, only to get a huge bill at 20 weeks that you have to pay out of pocket!<\/p>\n

Schedule\u00a0a prenatal\u00a0appointment.<\/h3>\n

Most healthcare providers won’t see you until you’re at least eight\u00a0weeks pregnant, but it’s a good idea to schedule the appointment as soon as you know you’re pregnant. While you’re on the phone, ask them if any of the medications you’re taking are not suitable for pregnancy. Mention everything, even vitamins, supplements, and herbs.<\/p>\n

Calculate your due date.<\/h3>\n

Your doctor will do this for you at your first prenatal appointment, but you can do it yourself. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, even though you weren’t technically pregnant until you ovulated. Dating a pregnancy from\u00a0the last menstrual period assumes a 28-day cycle, so if your cycles are not 28-days, this may not be accurate.<\/p>\n

If you know<\/a> when you ovulated<\/a>, you can get an even more precise due date estimation. Most due date calculators<\/a> have an option to calculate based on when you ovulated.<\/p>\n

Take photos.<\/h3>\n

It may not occur to you to take photos now, when you look exactly the same as you did before you were pregnant. But\u00a0if you’re into documenting your transformation, now is the time to start!\u00a0If you want to get creative, there are many sources<\/a> of inspiration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Curl up with a good book.<\/h3>\n

Pregnancy isn’t just a biological event\u2014it’s a literary one, too. There is so much excellent writing about this transformative experience in a woman’s life. If you’re looking for reading beyond the straightforward “What to Expect” genre, check out this reading list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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