Key points
Hispanic/Latina women have a high risk of having a child born with a neural tube defect (NTD). Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during early pregnancy can help reduce the risk of NTDs. Use the animated graphic and sample messages in English and Spanish to encourage healthcare professionals to discuss the benefits of folic acid with patients.
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Sample Message
English
Your advice matters. Discuss the benefits of folic acid before and during pregnancy. Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily helps prevent neural tube defects. Access more information on folic acid that can be shared with patients: https://cutt.ly/lenkY0Wc.
Spanish
Tus consejos son importantes. Habla sobre los beneficios del ácido fólico antes y durante el embarazo. Consumir 400 mcg de ácido fólico diariamente ayuda a prevenir los defectos del tubo neural. Accede a más información sobre el ácido fólico que se puede compartir con los pacientes: https://cutt.ly/lenkY0Wc.