Pregnancy and breastfeeding Flashcards

1
Q

Why is folic acid recommended for anyone trying to have a baby?

A

It can reduce the risk of spina bifida (where the bones of the spine do not develop properly)

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Name some drugs that require a woman to be on the Pregnancy Prevention Programme

A

thalidomide
isotretinoin
valproate

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