Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Harnett County Board of Adjustment *Due to the COVID-19 Restrictions set forth by Governor Roy Cooper and the Face Covering Proclamation adopted by the Harnett County Commissioners, face coverings and social distancing practices will be ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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FREE Shred Event Harnett County Solid Waste is hosting Free Paper Shred Event on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Harnett County Health Department Parking Lot, located at ... |
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Memorial Day Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. |
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2021 Homestead Exclusion Application Deadline |
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Harnett County Development Review Board The Harnett County Development Review Board will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. Currently this meeting is being held through electronic correspondence. Information on how to interact will be ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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.
