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General Health

Preconception health is important. Recent recommendations by the CDC state that all women between first menstrual period and menopause should take folic acid supplements, refrain from smoking, maintain a healthy weight and keep chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes under control.

For more information on general health before and during pregnancy, please visit:

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