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What are the precautions a lady must take to conceive?

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Preconception Care: Take Folic Acid at least 400 mcgs daily. No recreational drugs, alcohol or nicotine in any form. Exercise regularly. See a doctor specially if you have risk factors like medical illnesses such as Diabetes, High blood pressure, Lupus or any genetic disorder in the family. Eat healthy and start your pregnancy with an optimal weight.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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