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:

• March of Dimes
• The Women’s Health Resource Center through the University of Michigan Health System, 734.936.8886
• The Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 734.712.5800

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