Medications That Block Folic Acid In Pregnancy Double Risk Of Congenital Malformations In Fetus
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 11:21
in Health & Medicine
Pregnant women are advised to take vitamin supplements containing folic acid as part of their routine prenatal care. Now, a new study warns that taking medications that reduce or block the actions of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk that the growing baby will develop abnormalities.