A member asked:

What should i be doing while i am preparing to get pregnant?

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Find a mentor mom: Eat healthy, avoid tobacco, take a good prenatal vit, get an early OB check up, exercise regularly, .

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pre-pregnancy: Eat a healthy diet, low in bad fats, rich in brightly colored fruits & veggies, leafy greens, lean meat, calcium-rich foods like dairy/yogurt /cheese; drink plenty of fluids; exercise regularly to maintain muscle tone & general health; take prenatal vitamins to assure an adequate intake of Folic Acid to prevent certain deformities resulting from folate (folic acid) deficiency.

Answered 3/1/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Getting ready: Take Folic Acid supplements. Check out the book "what to expect when you are expecting.".

Answered 6/25/2014

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