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| called pregnancy. The moment that you realize you | | | | the expert. Especially if you are a first timer, you will |
| are pregnant you suddenly recognize that your life is | | | | have questions for every visit. You will be spending a |
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| she is pregnant are much higher than normal. You are | | | | you will be doubling up on the things you normally take. |
| under demanding physical and emotional stress. Most | | | | Folic acid is a biggie as well. Research shows that in |
| of your nutrition will be carted off to a whole other | | | | folate deficient moms, there is a higher occurrence of |
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| nutrients are much more important during pregnancy | | | | pin down a baby name. The latter can wait; the former |
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| take care of your health. | | | | doctor and start taking your vitamins. These initial steps |
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| such as an OB-GYN or midwife. You will need to | | | | healthy for your baby's welfare. |
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