Key points
Hispanic/Latina women have a high risk of having a child born with a neural tube defect (NTD). Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during early pregnancy can help reduce the risk of NTDs. Use the graphic and sample message in English and Spanish on your platforms to help raise awareness about the importance of folic acid in your community.
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Sample Message
English
Your support and folic acid are both vital for your baby’s health. Encourage your partner to take 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.
Spanish
Tu apoyo y el ácido fólico son vitales para la salud de tu bebé. Anima a tu pareja a tomar 400 mcg de ácido fólico diariamente antes y durante el embarazo para ayudar a prevenir defectos de nacimiento del cerebro y la columna vertebral del bebé.