Key points
- All people capable of becoming pregnant should get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily.
- Getting 400 mcg of folic acid each day helps prevent some serious birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs).
- Use these social media toolkits to help you raise awareness about folic acid in your community.
How to use these toolkits
#InMyFolicAcidEra toolkit
Use the #InMyFolicAcidEra toolkit to support the healthy development of babies in this new era. It's important to educate the next generation of parents about folic acid. This toolkit shares information on the importance of getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily when planning to become pregnant.
From Heritage to Health toolkit
Use the Heritage to Health toolkit to raise awareness about the importance of folic acid among Hispanic/Latina women. This toolkit shares information in English and Spanish on the importance of getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily.
#PowerToPrevent toolkit
Use the #PowerToPrevent toolkit to raise awareness about folic acid and support the healthy development of babies in your community. This toolkit shares information on the importance of getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily when planning to become pregnant.