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Preconceptional Health

Information on preparing for pregnancy, including nutrition, health status, ovulation and getting pregnant.

Getting Pregnant and Positive Affirmations

Getting pregnant takes some thought. While most people understand the physical parts of the process, preparing the mind for the journey is another thing. Here are some positive affirmations for getting pregnant.

When should I start taking prenatal vitamins?

So taking prenatal vitamins is on your list of things do do, but when?

What happens at a preconceptional health visit?

A visit to your doctor or midwife before you try to get pregnant can help ensure you have the easiest pregnancy and healthiest baby possible.

Planning for Baby: Prepregnancy Checklist

Ready to start trying to get pregnant? Interested in planning your next pregnancy? Here's how to start out on a healthy path.

50 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Tips for the babies-to-be and others.

The Well Planned Pregnancy

How preconceptional planning affects you and your future children, from your About.com Guide.

Folate Facts

How Folate Can Help Prevent Birth Defects, from the FDA.

Planning for Baby Financially

Thinking about having a baby? Here are some preconceptional financial planning ideas to help you be more monetarily comfortable!

Many Birth Defects that Cause Learning Disabilities are Preventable

Many birth defects that lead to learning disabilities are preventable with appropriate prenatal care and healthy life choices. Learn more about these risk factors and how they can severely affect infant health, development, and learning.

Getting Pregnant

A list of things that you can do to help yourself conceive, from your About.com guide.

Craving Parenthood

How the desire for a child can cause a strain, particularly when there is trouble conceiving or loss of pregnancy.

Gender Preference: The Doctor Debate

Do you have a gender preference in your choice of doctor?

5 Reasons to Track Your Menstrual Cycle

You may be a bit shocked to learn that tracking your menstrual cycles has so much to do with your health. Here are just a few reasons that you should track your menstrual cycles starting today.

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