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After Pregnancy
Getting Pregnant Again

While your body is able to get pregnant as soon as two weeks after your baby is born, getting pregnant too soon after giving birth can be risky for both you and your baby. Give your body at least a year to recover before trying again. Make a plan so you don't have another baby too soon. To get started, follow the recommendations below:

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My Health Journal
This publication will help you keep all of your health information updated and in one place. You can download My Health Journal in word format to your computer for personal use.
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Taking Care of Me
A new baby may mean little time for mom to care for herself. This self-help guide gives postpartum women practical health tips on emotional health, stress, nutrition, exercise, family planning and reproductive health, and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
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Private Matters
This handy little card helps a woman chart her menstrual cycle for a year
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Oh Baby! We want to keep you safe from secondhand smoke!
Tips for dealing with secondhand smoke
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