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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …

Getting Enough Folic Acid Folate

… don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born … doses of folic acid before, during, and after pregnancy. footnote 2 Talk with your doctor or … prevent start to form in the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. This is often before a woman even …

Folate Deficiency Anemia

Condition Basics What is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough folate (folic acid). This B vitamin helps your body make …

Pregnancy Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects

… screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or to choose amniocentesis . …

Birth Defects Testing

… Amniocentesis? Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening …

Tube Feeding Living With a Feeding Tube

… nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if … nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if …

Congenital Heart Defects in Children

… defect. Blood tests, to check for anemia , polycythemia , or levels of certain chemicals … defect. Blood tests, to check for anemia , polycythemia , or levels of certain chemicals …

Nutrients

… Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. … functions, where to find them and how to make healthy choices: Carbohydrates (Government of … food guide: Sugar substitutes and healthy eating Fats and oils Read about dietary fat, …

Ear Tube Surgery

… a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or … of pressure in the ears, which reduces pain. How Its Done Fluid buildup in the middle … usually recover quickly and have little pain or other symptoms after surgery. Most …

Living well during your pregnancy

… Health Agency of Canada resource about how to take care of yourself before, during and after …