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Iron, calcium and folic acid are especially important during pregnancy.
No, folic acid is a vitamin, nothing to do with a pregnancy test.
Folic acid is extremely important in our bodies. It is necessary for cell division (DNA replication). This means you need it for growing new cells, bone, and especially during the growth of new tissues such as during pregnancy. Without enough folic acid during pregnancy, a child could suffer from neurotubular defects.
Also known as Mecobalamin, MCBM 69 tablets are a multivitamin that contain folic acid. These tablets are completely safe to use during pregnancy.
Vitamin D, Iron and Folic Acid
Folate or folic acid is a key nutrient to helping to lower the risk for certain birth defects and problems that happen during pregnancy. Most expectant mothers are encouraged to take in foods rich in folate or folic acid before and during pregnancy to help eliminate the risk for birth defects.
As far as I remember,folic acid is the most important one. It is recommended to be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy. I remember that it is especially important in preventing defects such as down syndrome. I also remember my physician mentioning nuchal translucency every time she asked me if I'm taking folic acid.
Folic acid taken before pregnancy can prevent severe birth defects including proper formation of the spinal column.
Spina Bifida can be consitered a disease, but it is not generic. It has to do with the amount of Folic acid in the mother during pregnancy. The exact cause of it is unknown
Spina bifida which is caused by a folic acid deficiency in the mother's diet.
You should be taking a prenatal vitamin which is available at the drugstore.