Dr. Toso on preventing birth defects
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Capital Women’s Care Hagerstown provider’s feel passionately that all expectant mothers should take steps to help prevent this outcome.
CWC Hagerstown’s own Dr. Laura Toso recommends the following:
• Consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
• Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.
• Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and illicit drugs.
• Seeing a health care provider regularly.
• Knowing your family history and seeking reproductive genetic counseling, if appropriate.
