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A woman should make an appointment as soon as she discovers she’s pregnant so that she can schedule her prenatal checkups, usually on a monthly basis, and begin to change lifestyle habits that could bring harm to the fetus. It is recommended that new mothers eat a well-balanced diet, which includes a vitamin supplement that contains folic acid; a new mom’s daily intake of folic acid should be at least 1,000 mg. Because everything a woman takes into her body, whether through her environment or diet, affects the developing baby, pregnant women should take certain precautions: - Drink plenty of fluids. - Wear gloves when using cleaning products. - Be cautious about how many times you have your nails done because repeated exposure to acetone vapors can be harmful. - Don’t consume alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption is linked to birth defects. - Don’t smoke. The negative effects of tobacco on an unborn fetus are well-documented. - Limit your caffeine intake. Caffeine has been shown to increase the chance of miscarriage.