Just about everyone knows to eat right and exercise during pregnancy, but those thinking about or actively trying to conceive have a few steps they can take to give that future baby the best start in life! take a vitamin with at least 400 mcg of folic acid. The best prevention of birth defects happens when the body has adequate levels of folic acid 3 months prior to conception! Cut back or eliminate known toxic habits like smoking and alcohol Consider your weight. Those who