Folic acid is important for pregnant women and those who may become pregnant to take daily. It can help protect unborn babies from birth defects like spina bifida. The document recommends that women of childbearing age take a 400mcg folic acid supplement every day, as 40% of pregnancies are unplanned and it's important for folic acid to be in the body before conception occurs. More information is available at the provided website.

1. Female?
Having Sex?
Then before you frolic
● If you are having sex there’s always a
chance that you could become pregnant,
even if you’re not trying to!
● Take a vitamin tablet containing
400mcg of folic acid every day in
case you get pregnant.
● Folic acid (vitamin B9) can help
to protect your unborn baby from
serious conditions like spina bifida.
But it needs to be in your body
before you get pregnant ...
● 40% of pregnancies in the UK are
unplanned.
It’s never too early ...
but it can be too late!
For more information, news, interviews, fun and folic freebies please go to
www.gofolic.co.uk
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