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How to Stay Healthy Before Getting Pregnant
Prenatal health care is a given once you become pregnant. You will have doctor visits, prenatal vitamins and abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, but what about the months leading to the conception? Getting ready to start a family means more than buying a larger house and a sedan. It also means taking care of your body so that it is as healthy as possible when you start trying to conceive.
When Can I Get First Appt for Pregnancy?
Learning that you’re pregnant is exciting. One of the first things you should do, after calling everyone you know to tell them, is to schedule an appointment with an obstetrician. Prenatal care is important for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. At first, prenatal visits will occur once every month until the sixth month, after which the frequency will be every two to three weeks. In the final month, the visits will be once a week.
Remembering September 11th – That Fateful Day
Today is a heavy day for many. I’m getting ready to head to Pepperdine University to visit the 9/11 Memorial and pray. I will never forget my close call that day. My children ask many questions, and my oldest knows how lucky we were to secure seats at on the first AA flight out of JFK. There are no ordinary moments. Here is my family’s story…
How to Make a Safety Plan for Your Family
Is your family prepared for an emergency? Making sure you have a safety plan in place can make an enormous difference in the event that a natural disaster hits. In fact, your survival could depend on it. Especially since during a time of disaster, youre not likely to have time or be in the proper frame of mind to deal with the unexpected. Here are some ways to make sure you’re prepared: 1. Make sure youre able to receive warnings and updates, be aware of your areas street evacuation routes. There are different ways to receive warnings and updates:
Family Weekend Vacation Ideas
Vacations are an important part of life. UT Southwestern Medical Center psychologist Dr. Ann Maddrey claims that vacations are necessary to help clear the mind and rejuvenate the body by breaking out of the regular routine. However, with a family, it is not always easy to coordinate more than a short weekend break. That should not mean all vacations need to go on the back burner. These family weekend vacation ideas are attainable for any busy family.