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I was wondering what are the benefits of taking folic acid during pregnancy..are folic acid and iron supplement same or different?
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Different: Iron supplements are taken to avoid anemia. Folic acid is taken to help avoid certain birth defects and also to help prevent anemia.
Answered 6/25/2014
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