Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist Questions Folic Acid

What do I need to take to prevent birth defects?

I know that folic acid is very important to take while pregnant. But are there other vitamins or minerals that I should take to prevent birth defects?

1 Answer

Take a multivitamin and folate. Eat a high protein diet with fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol Michael L Spear, MD, MSEdl Faculty Advisor, Honor Board Professor of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine