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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Folic Acid Quiz (link is external)
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Take this 10-question quiz to learn about folic acid and its role in a healthy pregnancy.

Alcohol Use in Pregnancy (link is external)
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Learn why women should not drink alcohol if they are pregnant.

Diabetes and Pregnancy (link is external)
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.