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National Folic Acid Awareness Week, observed during the second week of September, brings much-needed attention to this crucial vitamin that is especially important to women who are either pregnant or may become pregnant. Folic acid is a B vitamin that every cell in the body needs for healthy growth and development. Taken before pregnancy and during early pregnancy, folic acid can help protect baby from developing neural tube defects (NTD).
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment created these graphics and sample posts to help you raise awareness about Folic Acid in Pregnancy. Posts can be customized to include your community-specific information. Hashtag suggestion: #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
Social Media Graphics and Messages
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Folic acid is a B vitamin that every cell in the body needs for healthy growth and development. Taken before pregnancy and during early pregnancy, folic acid can help protect baby from developing neural tube defects (NTD) such as anencephaly and spina bifida. Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
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Taking 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day before getting pregnant and during early pregnancy, may help prevent 70% of neural tube defects. Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
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Folate is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin B that can be found in healthy foods, like leafy greens, peas, avocados, strawberries, and eggs. Even with a healthy folate-rich diet supplementing your intake with at least 400 micrograms (MCG) of folic acid each day is recommended for all women of reproductive age. Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
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The body does not create folate or folic acid. The only source of folic acid is through food and supplements. While some foods naturally contain it, and other foods can be enriched with it, supplements are the best way to ensure you are getting as much as your body needs to support a pregnancy. Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
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The first week of the New Year we celebrate #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek. Give your baby as healthy of a new start as possible by taking at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day before you become pregnant and during a pregnancy, a prenatal vitamin that has 600 mcg of folic acid in it should be taken every day. Learn more at cdc.gov/folic-acid/about/index.html #InMyFolicAcidEra #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek2024
Folic Acid Resources
- National Birth Defects Prevention Network: 2024 Folic Acid Awareness Week
- March of Dimes: Folic Acid
- Centers for Disease Control: Folic Acid
- Folic Acid: Facts for Clinicians
- Office for Women's Health: Folic acid | OASH
Pregnancy and Birth Programs
Preconception Health and Planning Resources
- Reproductive Health National Training Center: Preconception Health Toolkit
- Reproductive Life Plan: My Life, My Goals
- Show Your Love: Wellness Resources
- ShWomen's Preventative Services Initiative: Recommendations for Well-Woman Care
