[ozmidwifery] Folic acid article

2007-01-24 Thread Helen and Graham 
Pregnant women urged to check folic acid dosage
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1832921.htm

New Australian research has found that most pregnant women are not taking 
enough folic acid, leaving their unborn babies at risk of spinal cord defects.

The study has found only 30 per cent of pregnant women are having adequate 
folic acid. 

Health authorities recommended women consume 400 micrograms of folic acid per 
day in the lead-up to conception and in the first three months of pregnancy. 

Professor Alaistair McLennan from the University of Adelaide says some brands 
of supplements do not contain the recommended dose. 

He says women need to be aware they may not be adequately protecting their 
baby. 

Australian food authorities are currently considering whether to add folate to 
bread and flour.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Folic acid article

2007-01-24 Thread diane 
And all our nutrients come from a pill

Di
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  Pregnant women urged to check folic acid dosage
  http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1832921.htm

  New Australian research has found that most pregnant women are not taking 
enough folic acid, leaving their unborn babies at risk of spinal cord defects.

  The study has found only 30 per cent of pregnant women are having adequate 
folic acid. 

  Health authorities recommended women consume 400 micrograms of folic acid per 
day in the lead-up to conception and in the first three months of pregnancy. 

  Professor Alaistair McLennan from the University of Adelaide says some brands 
of supplements do not contain the recommended dose. 

  He says women need to be aware they may not be adequately protecting their 
baby. 

  Australian food authorities are currently considering whether to add folate 
to bread and flour.



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