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Five Health Changes to Make If You're Trying to Conceive

Posted on October 13, 2008

If the urge to become a mom is in your not-too-distant future, here are some healthy changes you should make before you even think about becoming pregnant. Get at least 400 mcg of folic acid daily. This B vitamin helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. Great sources of folic acid include citrus fruits, asparagus, broccoli, beans, peas, peanuts, lentils, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables like spinach. Enriched foods such as cereals and pastas are also good sources. If you're having a hard time obtaining enough from your diet, then take a folic acid supplement. Work on improving...

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