The nurse is discussing vitamins with a group of pregnant women at a community center when one of the participants asks, "What vitamin deficiency during pregnancy is a frequent cause of spina bifida in newborn infants?" The answer is:

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Folic acid (vitamin B9) deficiency during pregnancy is a well-known cause of neural tube defects, including spina bifida, in newborn infants.

The Nurse Is Discussing Vitamins with a Group of Pregnant