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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

The supplement that could prevent a birth defect affecting 13 UK babies every day

Low iron levels during early pregnancy significantly increase the risk of babies being born with congenital heart disease (CHD), according to groundbreaking new research.

The discovery marks a major advancement in understanding and potentially preventing this common birth defect, which affects an estimated 13 babies daily in the UK.

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