My husband and I will be trying to conceive in the next year or so; what should I do to prepare?

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We have never had children before, but are confident that with family support and help, that our children will be raised in a healthy and nourishing environment. What we are seeking here is advice on a healthy conception and pregnancy to ensure that our child is well nourished in the womb. Answers we're hoping for are vitamins I should be taking both before and during pregnancy, things I'll have to start or stop doing, and helpful tips to make things go as smoothly as possible.

Some information; I am 24, this will be my first child, I do not smoke and I do not drink. In our household we have three cats, and I do know the special care that has to be taken with felines during pregnancy.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially from mothers who've been there.

Answers:
Get ypur body in good condition. Go in for a check up make sure every thing is okay. I've got horrid back probs, and my daughter was an "oops". She turned out okay. Go to the dentist make sure your teeth are in good shape. Pregnancy can be hard on your teeth. I would recommend liquid vitamins (pre-pregnancy) they absorb better. Also avoid synthetic vitamins. As they can be hard on your body. Durring pregnancy many women get sick from the vitamins. If you have this problem try taking children's vitamins. Proof has come out that having animals in your home can actually help a child's immune system. The only thing you have to worry about is changing a cat box. Which doctors will tell you right off the bat. Good luck and congrats ~Rosanne~

Drink orange juice or take a folic acid supplement. You can probably read up on this if you like. This prevents spina bifida.

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