1. Prenatal Health Care - Key to protecting the health of your child is to get regular prenatal care. If you think you're pregnant, call your health care provider to schedule an appointment. You should schedule your first examination as soon as you think that you are pregnant.Prenatal care is more than just health care during pregnancy. Your doctor can discuss many topics such as nutrition and physical activity, what to expect during labor and basic skills for the care of the newborn.