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A member asked:

We are trying for a baby and i'm taking folic acid and pregnancy care. is there anything else i can do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Good luck: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, under cooked foods or excessive mercury intake.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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