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We all know where babies come from and how they are made, so if you are trying to conceive (TTC), you know what needs to be done in order to get pregnant. But, did you know that having a healthy body before you get pregnant can be just as important as staying healthy during your pregnancy?

Before you take the next step in expanding your family, check out these 8 steps to take before trying to conceive. Once you have a clean bill of health and the green light from your doctor, these 10 tips can help boost your chances of getting pregnant. Finally, if you suspect you're pregnant but it's too early for a pregnancy test to show a positive result, these 6 earliest signs of pregnancy might suggest that you've got a bun in the oven.

Good luck on your journey to parenthood, and make sure to check out more of our pregnancy resources:

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