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Topic: Pregnancy and Nursing

Medication Use by Father: My husband and I are ready to start a family. However, my husband takes medication to treat bronchitis and asthma. Should we wait until the drugs are out of his system? Will the drugs have any effect on a developing fetus?

Folic Acid: I am planning to try to become pregnant this year, and my doctor told me to start taking folic acid. Why?

Home Pregnancy Tests: How soon after I think I may have become pregnant can I use a home pregnancy test?

Taking Medication : Is it safe to take medications during pregnancy?

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