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ModernMom’s Guidelines for Our Valued Content Contributors

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Preparing to Get Pregnant

A healthy pregnancy begins long before the sperm meets the egg. Preconception refers to the weeks or months leading up to conception. Planning ahead of time for your future pregnancy allows you to address any health and nutritional concerns, as well as providing sufficient time to prepare yourself mentally for the upcoming experience of pregnancy and motherhood.

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Air Travel When Pregnant

Pregnancy makes some women think twice before taking to the skies. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, there are several considerations before you purchase a plane ticket during pregnancy. An emphasis on safety for you and your baby should guide any decision to travel by air while you are pregnant.

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Basics of Vegetable Gardening

Fresh vegetables straight from your garden taste better than store-purchased produce and they retain more nutrients going straight from the vine to your plate. A backyard vegetable garden also benefits your food budget because you won’t need to purchase as much from the supermarket. The garden makes an entertaining and educational family activity from spring through fall.