Don't block folic acid in early pregnancy

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 19:56 in Health & Medicine

Using medication that reduces or blocks the actions of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy (weeks 1-12), increases the risk that the growing baby will develop abnormalities.

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