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    Pregnant, Now What?! What to Do with a Positive Pregnancy Test

    LilSugarSource: Pregnant, Now What?! What to Do With a Positive Pregnancy Test

    Whether you saw two lines, a smiley face, or a plus sign, the results are in, and you've got the very beginnings of a baby on board! For some moms-to-be, the immediate instinct is to scream, for others it's to cry, and for still others, it's to sprint to the pharmacy and take 10 more tests. Once the reality has sunk in (or at least started to), you'll probably wonder, "Well, now what?" Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water, cheers the dad-to-be, and read on for the "what's next."




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      Pick Up a Prenatal Vitamin
      It's never too early to start taking a daily prenatal vitamin, and some women even incorporate them into their routine as soon as they start to think about getting pregnant. According to WebMD, your prenatal vitamin should contain the following:

      • 400 mcg of folic acid

      • 400 IU of vitamin D

      • 200 to 300 mg of calcium

      • 70 mg of vitamin C

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      Pick Up a Prenatal Vitamin
      It's never too early to start taking a daily prenatal vitamin, and some women even incorporate them into their routine as soon as they start to think about getting pregnant. According to WebMD, your prenatal vitamin should contain the following:

      • 400 mcg of folic acid

      • 400 IU of vitamin D

      • 200 to 300 mg of calcium

      • 70 mg of vitamin C

      • 3 mg of thiamine

      • 2 mg of riboflavin

      • 20 mg of niacin

      • 6 mcg of vitamin B12

      • 10 mg of vitamin E

      • 15 mg of zinc

      • 17 mg of iron


      Your ob-gyn may suggest a different brand or prescription vitamin, so just start out with one bottle of your over-the-counter selection in case he/she recommends a switch.
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