Group items tagged

Folic acid is important for the development of the neural tube during pregnancy that form the brain and spinal cord.

Pregnancy nutrition - Compared to non-pregnant women, pregnant women needs for protein by 68%, folic acid 100%, calcium 50% and iron 200-300%.

A good healthy diet should provide you and your baby with most of the nutrients needed during pregnancy and usually there is no need for extra amounts to be taken. The only exception to this is folic acid, all women planning pregnancy should take a daily supplement of 0.4mg folic acid, ideally before conception and until around three months of pregnancy.