Schedule an appointment with your doctor as early as possible if you think you are pregnant. If you need help choosing a doctor, scheduling an appointment, or getting a ride, please call our Customer Care Center.
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Having good nutrition and staying hydrated can make sure you and your baby are healthy. Your local WIC office can help you and your family with choosing healthy food, provide breastfeeding help, and have a nutrition expert available to answer your questions.
Call WIC at (800) 252-5942 to get started! You can also visit MyPlate.gov for more information on nutrition.
Exercising during pregnancy has been shown to be extremely beneficial. Always talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
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Alcohol: No amount of alcohol is considered safe to drink during pregnancy. It’s best not to drink any alcohol while pregnant. If you need help to stop drinking alcohol, talk to your doctor. Or call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline at (800) 662-4357.
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Smoking: If you smoke, having a baby might be the motivation you need to quit. Talk to your doctor about quitting or call ASHLine, a free service available to help you quit smoking, at 1-800-55-66-222. You can also text “NO SMOKE” to 74097 to enroll with ASHline.
Recreational Drugs: Pregnant women who use opioids or other non-prescribed drugs may be placing their unborn babies at risk for premature birth, poor growth, birth defects, and behavior and learning problems. If you need help to stop using recreational drugs, talk to your doctor. Or call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline at (800) 662-4357.
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Other things to avoid: During your pregnancy include changing the litter box, lead, and overheating yourself.
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