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We all know that folic acid aids in preventing birth defects of the brain and spinal cord called neural tube defects (NTDs). In addition, studies have shown that it can prevent other birth defects, including cleft lip [...]
New research presented recently at meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Dallas has found an added benefit for those women who take folic acid.Women of child bearing age are already advised to take folic acid in order to prevent birth defects of the spine and brain. However, the new research has found [...]
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth Defect prevention is not just something that should be thought about just in January or just something a woman is concerned about when she is pregnant. Birth defect prevention begins with taking folic acid. Folic acid is not just something a woman should take [...]
A study published recently in the medical journal, Lancet has changed significantly the previously held belief that only folic acid was needed during preconception and during the first few months of pregnancy to help protect unborn babies from certain defects. The study now shows that in fact, babies have increased health benefits when women take [...]
It is a long known fact that folic acid, one of the B vitamins helps to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. However, a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that the amount being taken by women aged 18 to 45 is too low.
The report noted that women aged [...]
