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Healthy Pregnancy

Are You Thinking of Becoming Pregnant?

Women who take care of themselves before and after they become pregnant help their babies stay healthy.

While it is never too late to make positive lifestyle changes, your chances of having a problem-free pregnancy will increase if you follow a few simple guidelines. You can even start up to three months before getting pregnant.

If you are planning on becoming pregnant, consult your health care provider and learn more on the following topics:

For other useful information when planning a pregnancy, consult the following topics