Listen "Episode 2: Preparing for Pregnancy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Ashley and Malia dive into everything you need to know about preconception health: what it means, why it matters, and how you can prepare your body and mind for a healthy pregnancy journey. Whether you’re actively planning to conceive, just thinking about it in the future, or curious about what preconception care entails, this episode has you covered. They discuss key topics like folic acid, managing chronic conditions, medication safety, nutrition, substance use, fertility, genetic screening, and common myths, plus plenty of Rhode Island–specific resources!
Rhode Island Resources Mentioned
https://www.thundermisthealth.org/
https://fertility.womenandinfants.org/
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england
https://health.ri.gov/women-infants-and-children/wic-women-infants-and-children-nutrition-education-program
https://web.uri.edu/foodsafety/#:~:text=Food%20Safety%20Education%20Program&text=Our%20guidance%20and%20tailored%20workshops,the%20latest%20food%20safety%20research.
https://www.womenandinfants.org/ri-momsprn
https://recovered.org/rehabs/journey-to-hope-health-and-healing-inc-johnston-ri
https://health.ri.gov/tobacco/services/quitnowri-rhode-island-nicotine-helpline
https://health.ri.gov/pregnancy/maternal-and-child-health-center
https://adoptionri.org/about-us/
Rhode Island Resources Mentioned
https://www.thundermisthealth.org/
https://fertility.womenandinfants.org/
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england
https://health.ri.gov/women-infants-and-children/wic-women-infants-and-children-nutrition-education-program
https://web.uri.edu/foodsafety/#:~:text=Food%20Safety%20Education%20Program&text=Our%20guidance%20and%20tailored%20workshops,the%20latest%20food%20safety%20research.
https://www.womenandinfants.org/ri-momsprn
https://recovered.org/rehabs/journey-to-hope-health-and-healing-inc-johnston-ri
https://health.ri.gov/tobacco/services/quitnowri-rhode-island-nicotine-helpline
https://health.ri.gov/pregnancy/maternal-and-child-health-center
https://adoptionri.org/about-us/
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