Folic Acid - Belize Medical Associates

Folic Acid

What is it?

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It is used in our bodies to make new cells. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain and spine. These birth defects are called neural tube defects or NTDs. Women need to take folic acid every day starting before they are pregnant to help prevent NTDs.

How much is enough? Look for 100%

One easy way a woman can be sure she is getting enough folic acid is to take a vitamin that has folic acid in it every day. Folic acid pills and most multivitamins sold have 100% of the daily value (DV) of folic acid; check the label to be sure. Another way to get enough is to eat a serving of breakfast cereal every day that has been enriched with 100% of the daily value of folic acid. Not every cereal has this amount. Check the label on the side of the box, and look for one that has "100%" next to folic acid.

When to start?

Today! Every day!
These birth defects happen in the first few weeks, often before a woman finds out that she is pregnant. All women should practice this habit of taking folic acid daily even when they are not planning to get pregnant. For folic acid to help, it needs to be taken every day starting before a woman becomes pregnant.

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Greetings Dr. Cuellar, On Monday I saw my regular doctor, she was very impressed with my care in Belize. I was told that I was okay and do not have to come back. Read more... Dear Staff, I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for all the quality expertise and service received while in critical care at the Belize Medical Associates in May 2009. Read more... Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, On December 23^rd, 2010 our wife/mother unfortunately got very sick on our Caribbean dream–trip. With this, we would like to thank you very much for your support. Read more... Dear Dr. Cawich, Allegra and I cannot begin to thank you for all the special care you afforded her during her brief stay at Belize Medical Associates. Read more... Dear Dr. Musa and Staff, THANK YOU!!! This is long overdue but Jerry and I and the family want to thank you and your staff for the great care we received when Jerry was a patient at your hospital. Read more... Dear Friends, I would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Belize Medical Associates Hospital for taking such a good care of me during my recent stay. Read more... Hi Dr. Gough, You saved our mom and we will be forever greatful for that. My mom said that she would one day like to come to Belize to see you in person and to also give her thanks and gratitude! Read more... Dr. Cawich, Almost a year has passed since I was treated by you at your hospital in Belize. At the time I was on the Carnival Cruise Ship Glory and sent to your hospital with pneumonia. Read more...

Testimonials

Greetings Dr. Cuellar,

On Monday I saw my regular doctor, she was very impressed with my care in Belize. I was told that I was okay and do not have to come back.

Dear Staff,

I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for all the quality expertise and service received while in critical care at the Belize Medical Associates in May 2009.

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

On December 23^rd, 2010 our wife/mother unfortunately got very sick on our Caribbean dream–trip.
With this, we would like to thank you very much for your support.

Dear Dr. Cawich,

Allegra and I cannot begin to thank you for all the special care you afforded her during her brief stay at Belize Medical Associates.

Dear Dr. Musa and Staff,

THANK YOU!!!
This is long overdue but Jerry and I and the family want to thank you and your staff for the great care we received when Jerry was a patient at your hospital.

Dear Friends,

I would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Belize Medical Associates Hospital for taking such a good care of me during my recent stay.

Hi Dr. Gough,

You saved our mom and we will be forever greatful for that. My mom said that she would one day like to come to Belize to see you in person and to also give her thanks and gratitude!

Dr. Cawich,

Almost a year has passed since I was treated by you at your hospital in Belize. At the time I was on the Carnival Cruise Ship Glory and sent to your hospital with pneumonia.

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