How Folic Acid May Help Babies Grow Better in the Womb
Researchers discovered that babies with growth problems in the womb have unusual chemical patterns in the fluid surrounding them. When they gave folic acid (a …
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Why Some Babies Don't Grow Well in the Womb: A Placenta Discovery
Researchers found that babies with growth problems in the womb have a placenta that doesn't work as well as it should. The placenta is like a bridge that feeds …
Read MoreWhy a Pregnancy Protein Matters for Baby's Folate Levels
Researchers discovered that a protein called mTOR plays a crucial role in helping babies get enough folate (a B vitamin) before birth. Using specially designed …
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