Pregnancy and Childbirth Checklists...

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<SIZE size="2">Here is a common checklist for getting pregnant.</SIZE>[/FONT]
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• Opt for a healthy lifestyle. Pay attention to nutrition and take out time for exercise.</SIZE></SIZE></LI>

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• Check out your health insurance policy and find out what prenatal coverage you have. If needed, update it.</SIZE></SIZE></LI>

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• Try to engage yourself in things you like to do and remain stress free as far as possible.</SIZE></SIZE></LI>

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First Trimester Checklist</SIZE>
<SIZE size="2">Have a quick look at the checklist for first trimester of your pregnancy.</SIZE>[/FONT]
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• Check out websites and books to learn more about the development of your baby in first trimester.</SIZE></SIZE></LI>

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• Stop taking in any kind of toxin, alcohol and stop smoking too.</SIZE></SIZE></LI>

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<SIZE size="2">If you are in your second trimester of pregnancy, you can refer the following checklist.</SIZE>[/FONT]
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Third Trimester Checklist</SIZE>
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Delivery Day Checklist</SIZE>
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Post Partum Checklist</SIZE>
<SIZE size="2">Have a quick glimpse of the post partum checklist.</SIZE>[/FONT]
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<SIZE size="2">So, now you have everything planned and organised. Make sure you go through the checklists few days before and during the period mentioned. Read books and articles and educate yourself so that you prepare well for the labour.</SIZE>[/FONT]
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<FONT font="Arial"><SIZE size="2">One can also try a useful Due Date Calculator.
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