How are you feeling?

Maybe no one has asked you that in a long time. But your partner probably gets asked every 10 minutes.

Your good health is especially important right now. Just like your partner, you should be...

• eating nutritious meals
• getting adequate rest
• trying to exercise regularly
• avoiding smoking

If you smoke, quit or smoke outside. It's best not to smoke with a newborn in the house. Even secondhand smoke is dangerous.

Remember. Your partner and your new baby are counting on you to provide support and energy.

Related Links

Quitting tobacco use

Balanced diet

Fitness

Exercises: Pregnancy, labor and birth

First published: 10/04/2002
Last updated: 06/19/2003

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts