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You've got a lot on your mind right now, but we're here to remind you that you deserve to be front and center. Lavish yourself with loving attention right now. Focus your energy on you. No matter what happens in the weeks to come, you are the star of this show—and we are totally star-struck by you.XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Wondering if you can eat something right now? Find out what foods to avoid in pregnancy (and probably start now, just in case!).

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