Planning to have a baby? There are steps you can take before you ever become pregnant to help ensure a smooth pregnancy and a healthy outcome for you and your infant.

Following these guidelines can help keep you and your developing child healthy in the months to come.

You need to take care of yourself for a new reason. Your health can affect your baby's growth.

A birth plan is an outline of your wishes for your labor and birth. This plan helps your healthcare providers know what you want and expect. Work with your provider to create a plan that leaves room for the unexpected.

Having a baby is a life-changing experience, and there's no way to know just how exhilarating and challenging the first few months can be.

Studies show that most women who have children when they’re between ages 35 and 45 have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy babies.