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  • Preconception articles by Ann Douglas

    What to think about before you start trying to conceive.
    • Are You Really Ready to Have a Baby?
      A book excerpt from The Mother of All Pregnancy Books (2nd Canadian edition).
    • Light and Fertility
      The light your body is exposed to—both natural and artificial—plays a major role in regulating your body’s reproductive system.
    • 10 Things to Do Before You Get Pregnant
      Ready to get pregnant? Things to do in the year prior to conception.
    • Your Three-Month Guide to Getting Pregnant
      Before things get hot and heavy in the bedroom, check out this get-ready-to-get-pregnant guide to ensure that you’re as healthy as possible before trying to conceive.
    • Conception Countdown: Your Health Questions Answered
      Answers to the preconception-health related questions that are likely running through your head right about now:
    • Nutrition Guide: Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
      How your nutrition needs change from preconception through pregnancy and into postpartum.
    • Quit Smoking Before You Start Trying to Conceive
      There's no such thing as a reproductive grace period when it comes to smoking.