Neural tube defects
Problems with how a baby’s brain and spine develop early in pregnancy, such as spina bifida. Folic acid lowers the risk.
What does neural tube defects mean?
Neural tube defects: Problems with how a baby’s brain and spine develop early in pregnancy, such as spina bifida. Folic acid lowers the risk.
How it is used in the Splash library
It helps protect against neural tube defects like spina bifida, and it needs to be in your system before you conceive – so start before you stop contraception if you can.
From “Your preconception checklist”Folic acid lowers the chance of Neural tube defects problems like spina bifida, and may also help prevent some other conditions.
From “Prenatal vitamins: what you actually need”
Where it comes up
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