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FOLIC FACTS: A new Safefood campaign is urging women who could become pregnant to take a folic acid supplement daily, irrespective of whether or not they are planning a baby.

‘Get the Facts About Folic’ www.safefood.eu/folicacid has been developed to address Ireland’s high incidence of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)such as Spina Bifida.

“With up to 50% of all pregnancies being unplanned, it’s so important that all women who are sexually active start taking the vitamin daily, even if a baby is the last thing on their mind,” Dr Rhona Mahony, Master, National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street said.