Key points
Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily helps prevent birth defects of a baby’s brain and spine. Use the graphic and sample message on your platforms and help healthcare professionals be the bridge to parenthood by having conversations with patients about folic acid.
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Sample Message
Health Care Providers: Help young patients prepare for parenthood. Recommending 400mcg of folic acid daily- from enriched foods and vitamins- can help prevent neural tube defects. CDC has information you could use to learn more about folic acid: https://cutt.ly/NezH5l9d #PrepWithFolicAcid
