Posted On: September 24, 2008 by Robert A. D'Iorio

Spina Bifida and Folic Acid

The Following video discusses the importance of prenatal vitamins. Lack of folic acid during the early stages of pregnancy can cause the birth defect, spina bifida. Doctors recommend all women of childbearing age should consume folic acid to drastically reduce the risk of neural tube defects.

For more information please visit the Spina Bifida Association of America (SBA).