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Importance of Folic Acid During Pregnancy

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Adequate folic acid intake is crucial for everyone, particularly for pregnant individuals or those planning to conceive. “Folic acid is fundamental for normal baby neurological development,” said Amy Wetter, M.D., an OBGYN at Northside Women Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. “Folic acid aids in the formation of the neural tube, which becomes the early brain and spine. Adequate levels of folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine.”

 

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