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What Is Important to Eat While Pregnant?

When you’re pregnant, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re following a sensible diet, as your nutritional needs are different than they were before you conceived. It’s important to drink at least eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated, and if your morning sickness allows for it (or once it eases), you’ll also need to add some nutrient-rich foods to your diet as well.

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Birth Control Methods for Young Women

Teens and young women need access and information about contraceptive choices. Reliable contraception is essential for young women, but it can be confusing. Condoms, sponges, cervical caps, birth control pills, patches and rings are all good choices for younger women. Intrauterine devices (IUDs), spermicides, natural family planning or the rhythm method are less appropriate.

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How to Increase Weight During Pregnancy

Weight gain during pregnancy is one of the things that many women look forward to the least. For some expectant moms, gaining weight may not be easy, especially if you suffer from extended morning sickness. Healthy weight gain during pregnancy is between 23 to 35 lbs., but that does vary based on your weight before pregnancy.

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How to Use an Ovulation Kit

Predicting ovulation is crucial when you are trying to get pregnant. One way to predict this is to detect the sudden surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) by using an ovulation kit. The LH surge typically indicates that ovulation will occur within 24 to 48 hours. When used correctly, the kit can give you a fairly good idea of when to time intercourse to maximize your success in conceiving.