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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Jul 1.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Health Promot. 2013 Jan-Feb;27(3 0):S20–S27. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.120127-QUAL-65

Table 2.

Preconception Health Behaviors

Talking to a doctor about pregnancy
Avoiding using illegal drugs
Eating a healthy diet
Exercising at least 30 min a day on most days of the week
Achieving a healthy weight
Avoiding drinking alcohol
Avoiding smoking cigarettes
Taking a multivitamin with folic acid
Being aware of family medical history
Being up-to-date with vaccines
Getting a flu shot
Screening for and treating sexually transmitted diseases