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Having sex? Want a baby? What you need to know right now!
By Daniella Delaney on 17/03/2011 11:47:34
Why it's vital to take folic acid from the moment you stop contraception, rather than waiting till you're pregnant
will reduce the incidence of Neural Tube Defects, such as Spina Bifida, which occcur in the very early weeks of pregnancy.Every day in the UK, an average of two babies conceived will go on to develop a Neural Tube Defect. Neural Tube Defects can mean a baby
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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
from Vermilion, £11.99). “Taking a supplement helps reduce the likelihood of your baby developing
a neural tube defect (NTD), such
as spina bifida.” NTDs are a serious health threat. The most serious form means the baby will not live beyond birth
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Folic Acid in Bread
By Mary James on 05/04/2006 12:21:18
The Food Standards Agency supports a move to add folic acid to all white bread to protect those trying for babies and pregnant women.
The Food Standards Agency is meeting tomorrow with the aim to approve a 12-week public consultation into whether to add folic acid to bread.Folic acid cuts the risk of fetal neural tube defects such as spina bifida, and women are actively encouraged
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Folic acid - the why and where
By ThinkBaby on 10/12/2007 01:18:36
If you only take one pregnancy supplement, make it this
known as neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also needed to help the early growth and development of the placenta and helps in the production of the extra blood cells women need when they're pregnant.Doctors recommend that if you
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Folic acid
By ThinkBaby on 04/02/2009 01:38:46
It's the most important prenatal supplement there is, and you should ideally start taking it before you start trying to conceive
the risk of defects to the brain and spinal cord known as neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also needed to help the early growth and development of the placenta and helps in the production of the extra blood cells women need when they
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Heat control: Avoiding saunas and hot tubs
By ThinkBaby on 21/04/2009 01:54:42
Why hot tubs, saunas and hot baths should all be avoided during pregnancy
surrounding your baby. The risk is theoretical, but it can't be discounted as there is evidence linking raised core body temperatures with neural tube defects in the fetus, particularly during the first three months of pregnancy when the neural tube
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Spring Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 17/05/2008 01:21:42
The weather heats up, pollen is in the air – how to cope with a spring pregnancy!
: some studies have linked a rise in core body temperature to neural tube defects in babies such as Spin-Bifida. More generally, a rise in body temperature prompts the body to cool itself down with increasing sweating (which can lead to dehydration
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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 4
By Lucy Lloyd on 29/11/2002 10:34:07
Weeks 12 - 16: Can I finally please have my scan?
– a blood screening test for Down’s Syndrome and neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly). I am also offered an HIV test. They are optional but most women have them. I definitely want them. I am 35 and already classed as a geriatric mother. I
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Female fertility – get the right nutrients
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 29/04/2010 15:37:16
If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
supplements, too. Here’s a rundown of the key nutrients for women trying to conceive…Folic acidFolic acid is crucial for the healthy development of the foetus. It can reduce the chance of brain and spinal cord defects (called neural tube defects) such as spina
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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 5
By Lucy Lloyd on 29/12/2002 10:30:59
Weeks 16-20: Can it be possible that I'm still feeling seasick?
to my worries. The tests are straightforward and it is now a waiting game. The serum tests will only inform us if the baby has a low or high risk of being born with Down’s Syndrome or neural tube defects (spina bifida and anencephaly). If the tests show
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