Spreading the importance of folic acid and its role in significantly reducing the risk of a child developing a neural tube defect in the womb remains our primary objective. But we believe in promoting anything and everything that will help an expectant mother get through a full-term pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby.

We’ve put together a list of trusted national resources for expectant mothers, new moms, and their families.

Food and nutrition support: WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC, is a federal program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 with supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services. Each state runs its own WIC program, so visit the WIC website to learn how to apply where you live.

Emotional support: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Pregnancy and the months after birth can bring big emotions. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Trusted pregnancy information

For reliable, up-to-date information, we recommend starting with the CDC’s folic acid pages and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ patient FAQ on nutrition during pregnancy.

The March of Dimes is a non-profit organization that fights for healthy mothers and babies. The nationwide group offers local resources, which you can find at https://www.marchofdimes.org/local/in-your-area.aspx.

We offer a variety of information and tips on our website, including in our Tips section. We also have additional resources available on our helpful links page.

Of course, if you have any questions about folic acid, neural tube defects, or anything else pregnancy related, please feel free to contact us!

Updated October 2026. This article is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from your health care provider.

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