 Isn't the health of family the most important part of our lives? And when planning a family, a healthy diet is important to you and your baby. Most birth defects occur in the first four weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she's pregnant. Eating foods rich in folic acid, like enriched breads, pasta, and rice, can help prevent birth defects. 920 AM and 100.7 FM. K264CH, Spokane, Coeur d'Alene. This is 920 News Now. 920 News Now.