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Go Folic! calls on all women who might become pregnant to take folic acid each day, as recommended by the NHS because it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.The more people who come on board with our campaign, the more chance future babies have of being born healthy.

Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9
Women need to start taking 400mcg folic acid daily BEFORE they conceive
Some women need to take a higher (5 milligram) dose of folic acid
Folic acid tablets are sold in pharmacies, supermarkets, health stores and some women can get folic acid free on prescription

Visit the Go Folic site here.

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Shine Peer Support Volunteers

May 11th

Shine now has two Peer support volunteers working in the East of England to…

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Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of developing hydrocephalus.

Para-athletes with spina bifida and hydrocephalus compete in sports ranging from cycling to dressage.

Each used mobile phone or ipod donated raises around £5 for Shine.

Hydrocephalus may affect memory, concentration and behaviour.

The usual treatment for hydrocephalus is to insert a shunt into the brain.

CSF stands for cerebro-spinal fluid.

Hydrocephalus is a build up of excess fluid in the brain.

Shine is always looking for Marathon Runners to help with fundraising.

Benny Bear is a teddy with hydrocephalus who helps children understand the condition.

Shine has over 2400 followers on Facebook.

Spina bifida occulta is a hidden form of spina bifida.

Shine can raise money by recycling your used inkjet cartridges, toners or CDs and DVDs.

Most babies with spina bifida undergo surgery within 48 hours of birth.

Some babies with spina bifida are now operated on before they are born via keyhole surgery.

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