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50% of pregnancies are unplanned.
All women need folic acid in their bodies before they get pregnant.
You need 30 minutes of exercise per day.
Stress can lead to weight gain.
You need 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
Every woman should know her menstrual cycle.
Birth control and cigarettes are a deadly combination.
Binge drinking = 4 drinks or more in one sitting.
You should wait 18-24 months after giving birth to get pregnant again.
One can of soda per day = 10 extra pounds per year.

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