Folic acid helps in the development and formation of a baby's brain and spine.
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Is it true When the baby is developing early during pregnancy, folic acid helps form the neural tube? Folic acid is very important because it can help prevent some major birth defects of the baby's brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). The neural tube forms the early brain and spine.
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@leh Hello, Yes Folic acid, a member of the family of B vitamins, aids in the development and formation of a baby's brain and spine, and can prevent serious types of birth defects. Research studies indicate that insufficient intake of folic acid in the mother's diet is a key factor in causing spina bifida and other neural tube defects.