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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for COBALAMIN OR COBAMAMIDE OR FOLIC ACID OR INTRINSIC FACTOR OR LEVOLEUCOVORIN OR LEVOMEFOLIC ACID
  1. Neural Tube Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that ...
  2. Spina Bifida (National Library of Medicine)  
    Spina bifida is a neural tube defect - a type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. It happens if the spinal column of the fetus doesn't close ...
  3. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... brain. Lack of certain nutrients. Not getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy is a key factor in causing neural tube defects. Who is at ...
  4. Diabetes and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. When you are pregnant, high blood sugar levels are not good for your baby. ...
  5. Preconception Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or high blood pressure Increasing the amount of folic acid you get to prevent neural tube defects Getting ...
  6. Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... amounts of certain vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid and iron. Be careful with medicines. Always check ...