Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 2 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Pre-Election Day / Absentee Board Meeting The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Monday, Oct. 9th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington for ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 10 Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next work session on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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Harnett County Board of Elections Regular Board Meeting 10/10/2023 – 10/11/2023 The Harnett County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library located at 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington. |
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Movie in the Park- Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse We are so excited to announce another Movie in the Park for the Fall of 2023! Please join us and our friends at Lillington Parks and Recreation on Friday, October ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners October 16 Regular Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Commissioners Meeting Room, located on the second floor ... |
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2023 Harnett County Senior Men's Golf Tournament Entry is $30 per golfer and covers your round of play, golf cart, and lunch. Participants must live, work, or play your home course in Harnett County, and must be ... |
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Citizen Information Session Join Harnett County Manager Brent Trout, Community Relations Director Desiree Patrick, and several Harnett County staff as they discuss initiatives, programs, and services that the County provides. This is an ... |
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.
