What is Folic Acid?Folic acid, also known as folate or folacin when it naturally occurs in foods, is a B vitamin that is essential for the healthy development of a baby’s spine, brain and skull during the early weeks of pregnancy. Folic acid has been proven to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida, by as much as 70% if taken before pregnancy. Read more... |
FOLIC ACIDBecause many pregnancies are unplanned, all women who could become pregnant should take a daily multivitamin containing 0.4mg (400mcg) of folic acid.
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A simple way to remember is to take your vitamin at the same time every day, first thing in the morning or right before bed, for example.
You can also try taking your vitamin when you brush your teeth, eat breakfast or lunch, finish your daily shower, or brush your hair.
Leaving the vitamin bottle on the bathroom or kitchen counter in...
