make a pact
prevention
how to prevent birth defects
folic acid is a B vitamin. if a woman has enough folic acid in her body at least one month before and during pregnancy it can help prevent major birth defects of the developing brain and spine (anencephaly and spina bifida woman can get folic acid from fortified foods or supplements or a combination of the two in addition to a varied diet a healthy lifestyle eat nutritious foods and fruits and take some folic acid it is a B vitamin
avoid harmful products
like alcohol cigarettes avoid marijuana and other drugs
choose a healthy lifestyle
strive to reach and maintain a healthy weight keep a good diet and drink lots of water or vitamin orange juice