The lifestyle choices you make in pregnancy can have dramatic effects on the health of your baby. He/she is more likely to be born healthy and stay healthy if his/her parents practice a healthy lifestyle. If you eat well, are physically active, manage stress well, and don't smoke or use alcohol or drugs, your baby will benefit both now and in the future.

For more information, check out Parent Checkup in Baby's Best Chance, page 14 .

The Public Health Agency of Canada's website Healthy Pregnancy contains a wealth of information for women and their partners.