D For Parents A New Look At Prenatal Health (NAPSA)—A growing number of experts including Anne A. Moore, RNC, MSN of Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing, believe “Any woman who has the potential to become pregnant, including women taking oral contraceptives, should consider prenatal nutrition.” nN I) / A growing number of expec-~ tant mothers are adding folic acid to their daily vitamin program. To help educate women about the importance of taking folic acid, the marketers of StrongStart”, a prescription-streagih vitamin cre- ated specifically for potentially pregnant, pregnant or postnatal women, have created a free infor- mation kit for pregnant women. Bach kit contains an information book for expectant mothers, a sample bottle of StrongStart™ vitamins and a voucher for a free oneyear subscription to BabyTalk Magazine. The kits are available free of charge upon request through physicians nationwide. More information is available at www.strongstart.conyproducts, Folic acid deficiency on the part of the mother has been linked to birth defects of the spimal chard and brain, such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Research indicates that up to 85 percent of these problems could be prevented if the mother-to-he takes a vitamin or folic acid supplement.
