Planning ahead
Folate before conception
Pregnancy & Birth
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Planning, prenatal care and the everyday decisions that shape a healthy pregnancy. From preconception through postpartum, what you do — and don't do — matters more than at almost any other time. The Pregnancy & Birth track sends short, sourced prompts on the choices that matter most. Only sent if this applies to you.
What you'll get
- Preconception health for both partners
- Trimester-specific changes and what’s normal
- Warning signs that need a call to your provider
- Birth-plan basics without jargon
- Postpartum recovery realities — not just baby
Sample messages — the kind you'll start receiving
Fact Folate 3 months before conception sharply cuts neural-tube defect risk. — CDC
Tip Schedule prenatal vitamins on your phone — same time daily, with breakfast. — CDC
List 5 things to skip: alcohol, raw fish, unpasteurized cheese, deli meats, hot tubs. — CDC
