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10. What are Good Sources of Folic Acid?

The Cleveland Clinic recommends women get 400 micrograms of folic acid both before and during the first trimester of their pregnancies. If a woman has had a baby with a neural tube defect before, she should talk to her doctor about taking higher doses of folic acid during subsequent pregnancies. A woman can get folic acid through a supplement or through the food she eats. Orange juice, leafy green vegetables, oranges, dried beans, and fortified grains such as cereal, pasta, bread, and rice are good sources of folic acid.