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February 3, 2005
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  Pregnancy is an exciting time in any parent’s life. It’s a time of change, growth, discovery and a lot of questions. To help you find some answers, in this section we’ve pulled together information on topics ranging from staying healthy and prenatal tests to things you should avoid while you are pregnant.  

Keeping Healthy
  Prenatal Care  
  Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider  
  Eating for Two  
  Food Safety  
  Weight Gain During Pregnancy  
  Vitamins & Minerals  
    - Calcium  
  Exercise  
    - Warning Signs to Stop Exercising and Call Your Doctor  
    - Conditions That Make Exercise Dangerous During Pregnancy  
  Caffeine  
  Work and Pregnancy  
  Sex During Pregnancy  
  Pregnancy After 35  
  Childbirth Education Classes  
Things to Avoid
  Alcohol  
  Smoking  
  Marijuana  
  Drugs & Herbs  
  Abuse  
  Hazardous Substances  
  Stress  
Prenatal Tests
  Your First Tests  
  Amniocentesis  
  CF Carrier Screen  
  Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)  
  Glucose Screen  
  Group B Strep  
  Maternal Blood Screening  
  Ultrasound  
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