Not every birth defect is associated with something we can do to prevent it. But those we can prevent, we should. |
Since alcohol is not considered a drug, people think it is safe. But at a critical time in the development of a fetus, it can cause birth defects. |
You really need to have the folic acid taken on a regular basis three months prior to conception. Pregnancy is not a nine-month event. It should be considered a one-year event, with the first months spent preparing your body. |