Substance abuse during pregnancy is more prevalent than commonly realized, with up to 1 in 4 of gravidas using illicit drugs. In fact, substance abuse may be more common among women of reproductive age than among the general population.
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Pregnancy is a period with unique nutritional demands. Not only do you need to keep yourself nutritionally healthy, but your fetus also relies on your nutrition for optimal development. The basic principles of healthy eating are not too different during pregnancy. You need to be eating a balanced diet, containing all the major food varieties.
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Many first time mothers-to-be have genuine concerns about delivery. The ready availability, of sometimes very subjective advice, from all sorts of people doesn’t help the situation. You may get even more confused if clarity on the situation isn’t really forthcoming from your antenatal care provider.
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Many women have some initial anxieties about the use of contraceptives. Most of such anxieties are however based on inadequate information, or even from biased anecdotes. The safety of reversible contraceptives is not in question. Not only do they prevent unwanted pregnancies, but contraceptives are also linked to a multitude of other health benefits.
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You need to cross-check your prevailing health status, and ensure you are in optimal health as you embark on getting pregnant. That means being up to date with all recommended health screening tests. Such screening includes sexual health screening, cervical cancer screening and any other relevant screening tests individualized to your specific circumstances.
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