• Consume nutritious, well-balanced meals. • Ensure that you take folic acid on a daily basis. • Exercise on a regular basis. • Control your tension and manage stress. • Avoid exposure to radiation and toxins • Take extra precautions to protect your abdomen when pregnant. Avoid high-risk sports. • Consult your health care practitioner before using any medicine during pregnancy. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Avoid smoking. • Consume no more than one to two glasses of caffeinated beverages each day. • Abstain from illegal substances.