There are two strong arguments supporting an integrated curriculum. First, there is simply too much information to be covered in the traditional structure of a forty or fifty minute class period. Secondly, most subjects are taught to students in isolation from other related information.
Because women taking carbamazepine have a higher risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect, healthcare providers recommended that all women taking carbamazepine take a total of 4-5mg of folic acid before and. during pregnancy. This may help reduce the risk of birth defects in pregnancies exposed to carbamazepine.
Folic acid supplements in pregnancy. All women thinking of having a baby should have a folic acid supplement, as should any pregnant women up to week 12 of her pregnancy. Folic acid can help to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. For more information, see vitamins and nutrition in pregnancy. Vitamin D supplements should be taken by all pregnant and breastfeeding women, children aged six months to five years, and people aged 65 and over.