Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to have a child born with a neural tube defect (NTD) than non-Hispanic White and Black women. Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during early pregnancy can help reduce the risk of NTDs. Use the video and sample message in English and Spanish on your various platforms to help raise awareness about folic acid among Hispanic/Latina women in your community.
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Ready, Not Ready; 00:30 - English
Ready, Not Ready; 00:30 - Spanish
Sample message
English
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to remind Hispanic/Latina women that taking 400 mcg of folic acid each day before and during early pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine in their babies. When it comes to your family's future, choose folic acid. Start taking it today! #FolicAcid #PowerToPrevent
Spanish
En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, queremos recordarles a las mujeres hispanas o latinas que tomar 400 mcg de ácido fólico cada día antes y durante el embarazo puede ayudar a prevenir graves defectos de nacimiento del cerebro y la columna vertebral de sus bebés. Cuando se trata del futuro de tu familia, elige el ácido fólico. ¡Comienza a tomarlo hoy mismo! #ÁcidoFólico #ElPoderDePrevenir