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Are folic acid and ferrous sulphate good for a pregnant woman?
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Yes: Folate (folic acid) acid, started before pregnancy, helps to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifid, a type of birth defects. Ferrous sulphate treats anemia.
Answered 9/4/2013
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