This week, I read a news report about a young woman who had sued her mum’s gynecologist for not advising the mum to take folic acid. This has resulted in her having birth defects which she believes could have been prevented if her mother was advised to take folic acid. Source (BBC News)

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It’s available in some foods. Example legumes, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, eggs etc

During pregnancy, folic acid helps form the neural tube.

It can help prevent some major birth defects of the baby’s brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida).

It can help prevent many other congenital abnormalities. Do take your folic acid no matter your health condition during pregnancy.

Don’t risk your pregnancy. Don’t assume you are eating well and so you won’t take it. If you don’t feel way find a way of taking it

Take the prescribed dose by your doctor

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