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Saturday, May 20, 2006

Washington Post report tells all women to 'think Pregnant'


New federal guidelines ask all females capable of conceiving a baby to treat themselves -- and to be treated by the health care system -- as pre-pregnant, regardless of whether they plan to get pregnant anytime soon.

Among other things, this means all women between first menstrual period and menopause should take folic acid supplements, refrain from smoking, maintain a healthy weight and keep chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes under control.

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2 comments:

  1. *blink, blink*

    So we all need to pretend like there is spontanious impregnation?

    *turns head to the side*

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