Fact Sheet Pre-pregnancy planning - Family Planning NSW
taking anti-epileptic medication or have a family history of neural tube defects, you may be at a higher risk and should discuss this with your doctor. Iodine Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. These hormones are vital for the development of the brain and nervous system of the fetus, and in babies and young children.
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