Anencephaly - The high cost of peace of mind
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006The high cost of peace of mind
Starting a family was not straightforward for Ailsa and Neil Mapletoft. Shortly after they married she suffered an ectopic pregnancy, a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilised egg implants outside the womb, and needed emergency surgery to remove the baby.
Source: www.theherald.co.uk
Amy Domestico: An Easter Miracle
Living the life of a single mother after getting divorced by the age of 21 gave me strength and courage I never knew I had. I had put myself through school, and worked 3 jobs at times, just to get by. By the time I met my husband at the age of 29, I didn’t know the meaning of the words, “I can’t or What if I fail ” I was fearless. If someone asked me, “Are you ever afraid ” I would answer, I am
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Women are already advised to take folic acid supplements, a synthetic compound of folate, before conceiving and during the early months of pregnancy, to reduce the risk of defects such as spina bifida, a defect of the spinal column.
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk
Low folate levels may boost colorectal cancer risk
03/11/2006 - A diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer, says an animal study from Canada, backing up previous studies and highlighting potential additional benefits of folic acid fortification.
Source: www.foodnavigator.com
Take folic acid to protect against heart disease, say scientists
11/27/2006 - Despite some controversy in reports of the benefits of folate consumption on cardiovascular disease risk, the evidence is now enough to recommend the vitamin for heart health, British scientists have reported.
Source: www.nutraingredients-usa.com