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Harnett County Board of Commissioners March 28 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Quickbooks for Business: Online Versions Learn the basics of the online version of Quickbooks to track small business finances. 3/28/23 from 6-7:30pm at Harnett Main Campus room 105 (1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd in Lillington) ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 3 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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How to Use Instagram Reels for Small Business Reels is the new flagship of the Instagram platform and they help to increase engagement and gain followers. Create a Reel from scratch! 4/4/23 from 12:30-1:30 and ONLINE/FREE |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Regular Board Meeting 4/4/2023 – 4/5/2023 The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 11 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, April 11 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners April 17 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Seed the Need to Read Save the date for our first-ever Seed the Need to Read event! Stop by the Harnett County Ag Center (located at 126 Alexander Drive in Lillington) on April 22, ... |
Here are some steps a woman can take to get ready for a healthy pregnancy:
· Take a vitamin with 400 micrograms (mcg) folic acid every day.
· Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and street drugs.
· Keep hands clean by washing them often with soap and water to prevent infections.
· See a health care professional regularly. Talk with the healthcare professional about any medical problems (such as obesity, diabetes, seizures, etc.) and medicine use (both prescription and over-the-counter).
· Ask about avoiding any substances at work or at home that might be harmful to a developing baby.
· Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
· Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk and foods made from it.
· Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat.
While pregnant:
· Keep up these healthy habits.
· Get early prenatal care and go to every appointment.
Want to know more?
Ask your healthcare professional or contact the Harnett County Department of Public Health 910-893-7550 on how to plan for a healthy baby.
For more information and to learn what you can do before and during pregnancy to improve your chances of having a healthy baby: click here to view the CDC web site.