How long should I take folic acid during pregnancy?

When a woman of childbearing age becomes pregnant, it is an extremely joyful thing for both herself and her family, because a child is the fruit of love, the future and hope of the family, and with a child, the family will be more complete. Of course, many families now pay great attention to the mood and nutritional regulation of pregnant women during pregnancy, because people believe that good mood and good nutrition will make the fetus smarter and healthier. Many women of childbearing age are taking folic acid, which can not only promote fetal neurodevelopment and greatly reduce fetal teratogenicity, but also promote the synthesis of DHA in the fetus. So, how long is the right time to take folic acid during pregnancy? Let's take a look:

A 2007 research survey by the Chinese Nutrition Society pointed out that women of childbearing age should start taking folic acid supplements three months before pregnancy. When pregnant, women need to continue to supplement folic acid for 3 months to ensure the folic acid needs of the expectant mother and fetus.

Of course, many women will have such concerns: I didn’t know what time to take folic acid tablets before, and now I’m pregnant. What should I do if I didn’t take folic acid supplements in the previous three months? Such mothers don’t need to worry too much. The main function of folic acid is to reduce the chance of fetal malformations. It doesn’t mean that the fetus will be deformed if folic acid is not taken. As long as you can take an appropriate amount of folic acid tablets now, it will be fine.

In 2007, the Chinese Nutrition Society made statistics based on the general content of folic acid tablets in China, and found that the general folic acid dosage needs to be supplemented at 400 micrograms per day to meet the needs of pregnant women and continue throughout the pregnancy. If the folic acid is extracted from pure natural plants, generally 200 micrograms can be well absorbed by the human body. When pregnant women buy folic acid tablets, they should pay attention to making appropriate supplements according to the specifications of different folic acid tablets, rather than blindly consuming large amounts of folic acid tablets.

To sum up, we have a preliminary understanding and knowledge about how long to take folic acid during pregnancy. Of course, everything has two sides, and it should be taken in moderation. Furthermore, it is equally important for pregnant women to maintain a good and comfortable mood during pregnancy, eat a reasonable diet, have a balanced diet, not be picky or anorexic, eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise appropriately, communicate and interact more with family members, and have regular prenatal checkups. I believe that every expectant mother will give birth to a smart and healthy baby.