Call it another
reason to get prenatal care, the latest study in the journal Pediatrics
recommends that vitamin B-12 be added to folate as a supplement to help reduce
the risk of a birth defect called a neural tube defect. Neural tube
defects can lead to lifelong disability or death. The most common is spina
bifida. That's a place where the spinal chord and back bones do not form
properly. The research was performed at the National Institutes of
Health. Vitamin B-12 is essential to maintain healthy nerve and red blood
cells. We can get it in our diet. It's also found in meat and dairy
products, eggs, and fish. It can also be found in certain breakfast
cereals as well. The reason that early prenatal care is important is
because your doctor can advise you about what supplements to take. In
fact, if you're thinking about becoming pregnant, it's wise to consider these
options before pregnancy.
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