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Am i right in thinking that most neural tube defects form in the first trimester?
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Yes: These occur extremely early in the pregnancy, usually before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
Answered 1/14/2018
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Correct!: Neurulation occurs by 4 weeks postconception, therefore it is essential that Folic Acid is taken before conception to be able to prevent neural tube defects! take 1-5 mg daily if you are a reproductive age woman (16-46).
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