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Birthright helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. To locate the office nearest you, enter your zip code in ... Details >
Most healthy women from age 35 into their 40s have healthy pregnancies. Good prenatal care and healthy habits can help you reduce certain risks. This page contains tips on what a woman can do to ensur... Details >
Drinking alcohol can harm your physical health, behavior and relationships. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, drinking alcohol also can harm your baby. This is some of the information provided for... Details >
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This booklet provides ideas and tips for pregnant women to help them improve eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after their pregnancy.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Although we do not know the cause of most birth defects, the good news is that we know how to prevent some birth defects. Learn what you can do during your pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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The B vitamin folic acid helps prevent birth defects. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities