Key points
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.
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Sample message
English
Did you know that taking folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine? If you're planning to become pregnant, it's important to take 400 mcg of folic acid each day. #FolicAcid #PowerToPrevent
Spanish
¿Sabías que tomar ácido fólico puede ayudar a prevenir graves defectos de nacimiento del cerebro y la columna vertebral? Si estás planeando quedar en estado de embarazo, es importante tomar 400 mcg de ácido fólico cada día. #ÁcidoFólico #ElPoderDePrevenir