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Choosing Your Baby's Doctor
At this point in your pregnancy, it's time to choose a doctor for your baby. You might choose a pediatrician-a doctor who specializes in treating children. Or you might choose a family practitioner. If the doctor you are seeing during pregnancy is a family practitioner, and you want him or her to care for your baby, you probably don't need to consider this at all.
It's good to meet this doctor before the birth of your baby. Many pediatricians welcome it. This gives you the opportunity to discuss matters that are important to you with this new caregiver. You might want to talk to him or her about a circumcision for your baby if it's a boy. You may want to ask questions about breastfeeding, exams, immunizations and vaccinations, emergencies and other things that concern you. It's also good to find out whether a particular doctor shares your views on child rearing.

By choosing someone to care for your baby before it's born, you have a chance to take part in deciding who will have that important task. If you don't, the doctor who delivers your baby, or the hospital personnel, will select someone. Another good reason for choosing someone ahead of time is if your baby has complications.
After your baby is born, the pediatrician will visit him or her in the hospital and give the baby a physical exam within 24 hours after birth. Then he or she will visit you in the hospital, let you know how things are going for the baby and arrange for follow-up care after you leave the hospital.

Your Nutrition
You and your partner have been invited to a big party. You've been diligent about your nutrition, and your pregnancy is almost over. Should you let yourself go, and eat and drink whatever you want? It's probably a good idea to maintain your good eating habits. You can party healthfully. Below are some suggestions to help you have a good time.
• Eat food when it's fresh and hot-at the beginning of the party. As the party goes on, the food may not be chilled or heated enough to prevent bacteria from growing. So eat early or when dishes are refilled.
• Eat something before you go to take the edge off your appetite. Or drink a large glass of water. It may be easier to avoid high-fat and high-calorie foods if you're not ravenous.
• Avoid alcohol. Drink fruit juice "spiked" with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. If it's the holiday season and they're serving eggnog, have a glass if it's alcohol-free and has been pasteurized.
• Raw fruits and vegetables can be satisfying. Avoid raw seafood and meat and soft cheeses, such as Brie, Camembert and feta. They may contain listeriosis.
• Stay away from the refreshment table if you can't resist the goods. It may feel better to sit down (away from food), relax and talk with friends.

This is the most important thing which one has to consider very seriously while pregnancy and while choosing baby too.