During pregnancy, your body’s defenses normally go down. This is true in early pregnancy, especially in weeks 6 to 8, when most of your baby’s organs are first developing.

Even if your immune system is suppressed, there are ways to strengthen it:

Eat a healthy diet
Stock up on complex carbohydrates, leafy vegetables, fiber-rich food and high-protein snacks to nourish your body.

Take your prenatal vitamins
To fill in nutritional gaps, take your daily supplements prescribed by your obstetrician, especially those containing vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.

Exercise, rest and relax
Stick to a light exercise regimen, but do not forget to rest adequately, too, as these are proven to decrease stress and boost immunity.