Articles Tagged: folic acid

ASDA becomes first retailer to offer FREE folic acid to pregnant women

By Liz Stansfield, Apr 19, 2012

ASDA pharmacy is set to launch a new initiative to offer mums-to-be free folic acid alongside a healthy pregnancy guide from Tommy’s the baby charity

Pregnancy, birth and dads' help: Dr Hilary Jones answers questions from expectant and new mums

By Debbi Marco, Mar 17, 2012

TV's Dr Hilary Jones has just released a new app for iPhones and iPads designed to give pregnant and new mums all the information they need at the swipe of a screen. It has 30 videos and helpful info. Here, Parentdish puts to him some of the most commonly asked questions...

One in 50 babies has a birth defect, wide-ranging study reveals

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 14, 2011

More than one in 50 babies has a birth defect, such as Down's syndrome, congenital heart disease and spina bifida, according to the biggest study of its kind.

Could a multivitamin pill boost fertility?

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Dec 2, 2011

A study has found that taking a daily multivitamin pill could help women conceive more easily.

Taking folic acid in pregnancy could help prevent speech delays in children

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 13, 2011

Folic acid has long since been recommended in early pregnancy to help prevent birth defects such as spina bifida, but now, new research suggests the supplement could help reduce language development delays in children.