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The government also advises that women planning to become pregnant should take folic acid supplements. This is because the neural tube develops during the first four weeks of pregnancy – when a woman may not realise she is pregnant. However, because many pregnancies are unplanned, this is not always possible. If you find yourself in this position, start taking a folic acid supplement as soon as possible, and increase the amount of folic acid in your diet. Remember that NTDs are relatively uncommon.