Folic Acid (Folate) Deficiency
फोलिक एसिड (फोलेट) की कमी
Folate (Vitamin B9) is essential for making blood cells and for a baby's early development. Folic acid deficiency causes a type of anaemia (tiredness, weakness, mouth ulcers) and — most importantly — raises the risk of serious birth defects (neural tube defects) if it is low around conception. Women planning pregnancy are advised to take folic acid BEFORE conceiving and through early pregnancy.
When to see a doctor
- DOCTOR KO DIKHAO — Pregnancy plan kar rahi ho ya pregnant ho aur folic acid nahi le rahi (turant start ke liye doctor se baat)
- DOCTOR KO DIKHAO — Thakaan/kamzori/pale skin/muh ke chhaale (folate + B12 + anaemia test)
- DOCTOR KO DIKHAO — Pehle kisi baby mein neural tube defect raha ho (high-dose folic acid chahiye)
Emergency: 112 · 102 · 108
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