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Medicines used to treat seizuresMethotrexate, which is used to treat cancer and other diseasesSmoke cigarettesDrink alcoholNot get enough "folic acid," a type of vitamin
Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should take a "prenatal" multivitamin that has at least 400 micrograms of folic acid. They should not smoke or drink alcohol. They should also tell their doctor about any medicines they are taking. ‚
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Baby with cleft lip and baby with cleft palate
A cleft lip is an opening or split in the upper lip (on left) A cleft palate is an opening or split the roof of the mouth, called the palate (on right). A baby can be born with one or both of these birth defects.
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Baby with cleft lip and baby with cleft palate
A cleft lip is an opening or split in the upper lip (on left) A cleft palate is an opening or split the roof of the mouth, called the palate (on right). A baby can be born with one or both of these birth defects.
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