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"By following a few simple steps, a couple may avoid potential complications for both mother and baby," Dr. Halvorson says. Among the strategies she recommends for the prospective mother are: ·Review all medications to assess their potential danger to the fetus. · If not already immune, get a vaccination for rubella (German measles). · Get tested for diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, and other conditions. · Undergo a general physical examination including Pap smear. · Begin folic acid supplementation, at least 400 micrograms a day, to prevent certain birth defects. · Get counseling to establish a healthful diet and exercise program. · Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. · Avoid dangerous chemicals at work, and rodent or feline feces at home. There are also strategies a prospective father can do, Dr. Halvorson says. Among those tips are: · Stop smoking to avoid second-hand smoke around the mother. · Stop or minimize alcohol consumption, which - along with cigarettes - can reduce male fertility. · If working around dangerous chemicals, such as agricultural pesticides or fertilizers, change clothes immediately upon coming home, and wash those clothes separately. Visit www.utsouthwestern.org/patientcare/medicalservices/obgyn.html to learn more about UT Southwestern's clinical services in gynecology and obstetrics. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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