Taking a folic acid supplement around the time of conception reduces the risk of
A) miscarriage.
B) spina bifida.
C) Down syndrome.
D) cytomegalovirus.

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Taking folic acid supplements before and during early pregnancy can reduce the risk of neural tube defects, including spina bifida. It does not have a significant impact on the risks of miscarriage, Down syndrome, or cytomegalovirus.

Taking a Folic Acid Supplement Around the Time of Conception