by The Dadsnet | Apr 20, 2022 | Expecting, Health
A common drug used to treat epilepsy, anxiety and nerve pain may increase the risk of deformities in babies if taken by pregnant women, according to a new study. Pregabalin was associated with a “slightly increased” risk of deformities, especially those affecting the... 
by The Dadsnet | Apr 11, 2022 | Age 0-1, Health, The Daily Dad
Plans to prevent harm to 400 babies a year by adding folic acid to bread flour are being delayed by devolved elections, a minister has said. Ministers announced in September last year that the Government would require folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour... 
by The Dadsnet | Sep 20, 2021 | Expecting, Health, The Daily Dad
Folic acid is to be added to flour across the UK in drive to reduce life-threatening spinal conditions in babies, the Government has said. Ministers said adding folic acid to non-wholemeal wheat flour will help prevent around 200 cases of neural tube defects each year...