Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to have a child born with a neural tube defect (NTD) than non-Hispanic White and Black women. Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during early pregnancy can help reduce the risk of NTDs. Use the video and sample message in English and Spanish on your various platforms to help raise awareness about folic acid among Hispanic/Latina women in your community.
Sample message
English
Starting a family is an exciting time! Make sure you're taking care of yourself and your future baby by getting enough folic acid. Taking 400 mcg of folic acid each day before and during pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. #FolicAcid #PowerToPrevent
Spanish
¡Comenzar una familia es un momento emocionante! Asegúrate de cuidarte a ti misma y a tu futuro bebé obteniendo suficiente ácido fólico. Tomar 400 mcg de ácido fólico cada día antes y durante el embarazo puede ayudar a prevenir graves defectos de nacimiento del cerebro y la columna vertebral. #ÁcidoFólico #ElPoderDePrevenir