Baby health: Importance of taking folic acid during childbearing years

Andrea Mara learns why all women of childbearing age should take folic acid — even those who aren’t planning to get pregnant right now.

If I think back to my new year’s resolutions before I had children, I imagine they were mostly about learning Italian, trying a wine-tasting course, and buying fewer shoes.

With a decade of motherhood behind me, I can’t remember precise details, but I’m certain taking folic acid wasn’t up there.