Healthy diet
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Eat at least three healthy meals a day.
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Return to a healthy weight gradually. Aim to lose about 1 pound per week.
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If you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, you and your child are at a higher risk for getting diabetes later in life. Take action now to prevent diabetes.
Healthy lifestyle choices
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Learn more about how to breastfeed and the health benefits for both you and your baby.
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Try to get enough sleep — sit down and rest when your baby is resting.
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Stay smoke-free and avoid secondhand smoke, including marijuana.
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Learn more about the risks of drinking alcohol if you are breastfeeding.
Your mental health
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Depression is the most common complication of pregnancy — get help handling difficult postpartum emotions. Learn about pregnancy-related depression.
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Talk to a supportive person and express your feelings — both positive and negative.
Child development
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Learn what to expect developmentally from your child and how you can help your child learn at each stage.
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Touch, hold and cuddle your baby.
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Visit www.earlieriseasier.org for ideas and tips on how to read, sing, talk, play, write and laugh with your child every day! Activities are arranged by age and are available in English and Spanish.
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Learn how your baby’s brain is built and what you can do to help your baby!
Family planning
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As surprising as it may seem, you can get pregnant again just two weeks after giving birth. For your health and for the health of your next baby, it’s never too early to start talking about family planning.