According to the New York Times, men just have to avoid paint and giving their future baby mamma the clap. Women, on the other hand, well, infant mortality researchers say that women in the reproductive stage of their lives should basically be living as if they're planning to get pregnant any minute. Lose excess weight, stop smoking, take horse-sized vitamins, the list goes on.
Of course, if you were listening to the CDC this summer, you already have your "Reproductive Life Plan" all filled out and posted on your fridge, so you can skip ahead to the holiday shopping story.
That Prenatal Visit May Be Months Too Late [nyt]
Previously: CDC wants you to file a "Reproductive Life Plan," especially the ladies
