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    The common recommendation is that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent various birth defects.

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    A woman having enough folic acid in her body before / during pregnancy, can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

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    A woman having enough folic acid in her body before / during pregnancy, can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

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    Folic Acid - 2 year(s) ago

    CDC urges women to take 400 mcg of folic acid every day, starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

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    The common recommendation is that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent various birth defects.

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