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Family Planning

You could get pregnant as soon as two weeks after your baby is born. Even before you get your first period.

Give your body at least a year and a half to recover before you get pregnant again. Make a plan so you don't have another baby too soon. To get started, follow the recommendations below:

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NC Family Health Resource Line

1-800-367-2229

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Monday - Friday
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
closed holidays
TTY for the hearing impaired:
1-800-976-1922

Services in English and Spanish

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