Counseling

When do I refer the individual?

Providing essential information about folic is important, but sometimes you will need to refer individuals to other medical and social services to help them comply with the recommendations.

Consider:

• Referring all pregnant women to obtain prenatal care.

• Determining if the individual may be eligible for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program or Food Stamps and refer accordingly.

• Make sure the individual knows how and where to get prenatal vitamins of high-dose folic acid supplement, should she require it.

See the Resources section for lists of organizations and materials that may be useful.