At what months of pregnancy is it good to take folic acid?

Every expectant father and mother looks forward to the arrival of the child. Of course, while you are looking forward to it, the health of the child in the mother's womb cannot be ignored. Mothers must pay attention. Eating more folic acid plays a great role in the healthy growth of the child in the mother's body. Folic acid can effectively prevent fetal malformations. So how many months of pregnancy is it good to take folic acid? The following content tells us that it is better to take folic acid during pregnancy.

Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin. Pregnant women need 4 times more folic acid than normal people. The early pregnancy is a critical period for the differentiation of fetal organ systems and the formation of the placenta, and cell growth and division are very active. Folic acid deficiency at this time can lead to fetal malformations. For example, neural tube defects, which occur at an incidence rate of about 3.8‰ in my country, include anencephaly and spina bifida. It can also cause early spontaneous abortion.

Folic acid supplementation starting from the time pregnancy is discovered can still help reduce the risk of fetal developmental abnormalities. The first three months of pregnancy are the critical period for the development of the fetus' neural tube. If pregnant mothers supplement with sufficient folic acid, it can significantly reduce neural tube defects and greatly reduce the incidence of anencephaly and congenital spina bifida. At the same time, it can reduce the risk of cleft lip or cleft palate in the fetus by 50%, and can also reduce the risk of premature birth and low birth weight.

The above content tells us how many months it is better to take folic acid. Expectant fathers and mothers, have you remembered it? During the first three months of pregnancy, pregnant women must take a certain amount of folic acid every day, which is beneficial to the health of the baby. If you want to know more about what you need to pay attention to during pregnancy, you can call our free service hotline to consult our gynecologist.