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Preconception Top 10

Tips for a Healthy Conception

By Kelly Burgess

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Preconception Top 10-Tips for a Healthy Conception9. Be Sure You're Physically Safe
Domestic violence is a real problem in our country, Dr. Mayer says, and women who are pregnant are victims more often than we realize. If you are not safe, the chances are that your baby will not be safe either. This is something about which you can speak with your doctor.

10. Make a Contract with Your Husband
It's probably no coincidence that this suggestion came from our female expert. Men and women often think everything will be equal when the baby is born only to find Mom doing it all. Clearly spell out – in writing if necessary – who is going to be responsible for what chores and how baby care will be divided. Most women work many hours outside the home and often are still stuck with the majority of domestic duties as well. Times they are a changin', but a good contract will reinforce what's fair.
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Preconception Top 10 by Anonymous on 03/11/2010 12:22PM

Some women have to work in order to provide for their children, save for college, etc., especially if they are the primary breadwinner.

Preconception Top 10 by Anonymous on 02/14/2010 09:55PM

I don't understand how you planned so well for your students but then went back to work leaving your baby only 2 and a half months after he was born

Preconception Top 10 by Anonymous on 07/02/2009 10:22PM

This is such helpful information. I will be getting married this August and we are hoping to try and get pregnant as soon as we get married.

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