Folic Acid in Pregnancy

One of the most important things you can do to prevent a serious defect in the baby entered enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy. What is folic acid?Folic acid is one of the B vitamin (B9), which usually can be found in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach. The studies that have been conducted recently, showed that women who were given 400 micro grams (0.4 mg) daily before conception and during early pregnancy reduce the risk that their baby is born with a serious defect involving incomplete development of the brain and spinal cord by 70%.

During the first 28 weeks of pregnancy when few women known to be pregnant may cause neural tube defects "spina bifida" (incomplete closure of the spinal cord and spinal column), "anencephaly (severe underdevelopment of the brain) and encephalocele (caused by holes in the skull through which the outputs brain tissue).

That is why it is so important for all women of childbearing age to get as many as possible of folic acid and not just those who are planning to become pregnant. It is known that only 50% of pregnancies are planned, so any woman who could become pregnant should be sure to get enough folic acid.

Doctors and scientists are still not entirely sure why folic acid has such a profound impact on the prevention of neural tube defects, but they do not know that this vitamin is crucial in the development of DNA. As a result, folic acid plays a major role in cell growth, development and the formation of tissue.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women of childbearing age - and especially those who are planning a pregnancy - consume about 400 micro grams (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. Adequate intake of "folic acid" is very important before conception and at least 3 months after that to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus.

So, how can you be sure you are getting enough folic acid? In 1998, "the U.S. Food and Drug Administration," issued a mandate that folic acid be added to cereal products - so you can increase your intake of the body while eating cereal, rice and pasta. But for most women to eat foods fortified with folic acid is not enough. To reach the recommended daily level, you will need more vitamin D supplement.

During pregnancy, you need more essential nutrients than you consumed them before you become pregnant. Although prenatal vitamins can not replace a balanced diet, getting them to give your baby the security that will be born healthy on the joy of his parents and family.

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