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17 Jul 2024
Folic acid, an essential B-group vitamin, plays a crucial role in the development of your baby’s brain and spinal cord. Taking folic acid before and during the early weeks of pregnancy can help prevent serious malformations, such as neural tube defects, including spina bifida.
This pamphlet explains why folic acid is so important, when and how to take it, and how it can contribute to a healthy pregnancy.
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