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Get Enough Folic Acid 

 
 
Women of childbearing age need an extra 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day. Folic acid is a vitamin that can help prevent birth defects.
 
Check the label of your favorite cereal to see if it has 100% DV (Daily Value) of folic acid.
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