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Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily helps prevent birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine. Use the video and sample message on your platforms to help raise awareness about folic acid in your community.
Folic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.
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